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11-12-2008, 12:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Not far from Fairbanks, AK
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Originally Posted by hapipupi3
Gas prices are about the same in Alaska as they are in SC,then. VERY nice!! Thank you!!
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However, there is a difference I must point out: In Alaska, more than likely, one has to travel a few miles to a supermarket, or to a fuel pump, or to a mall, etc. It means that there is a lot of wear added to the vehicle one drives, and a lot of drives to the gas pump to fill the tank. I drive my car 50 miles to work and back each day, fide days per week. |
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11-12-2008, 01:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Chester,SC
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Originally Posted by Barkingowl
It was different.
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I got to see a re-run of the interview. I thought it was pretty good. Shows the family at home just being "Normal". A bit hokey, but it was OK. I preferred the radio interview on Sirius. |
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11-12-2008, 01:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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If one could be thoroughly exhausted from watching the telly or listening to the radio regarding this affair...I am that one. I had it on for a moment, waiting for House, and all I got from it was the woman wears entirely too much makeup, regardless if she's on the telly or no. Trite and shallow of me...but that's my opinion...
I could watch Hugh Laurie any time of the day instead  |
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11-12-2008, 01:34 AM
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By the way...glad to 'see' you've returned, hapipupi |
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11-12-2008, 01:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Chester,SC
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Originally Posted by RayinAK
However, there is a difference I must point out: In Alaska, more than likely, one has to travel a few miles to a supermarket, or to a fuel pump, or to a mall, etc. It means that there is a lot of wear added to the vehicle one drives, and a lot of drives to the gas pump to fill the tank. I drive my car 50 miles to work and back each day, five days per week.
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Before I came back out on the road to drive a truck again, I had a job that was almost 40 miles one way from home, so having to drive to work is no big deal.
The winter weather won't bother me a great deal. I've been dealing with winter weather for 22 years as a truck driver. I worry MORE about the people that THINK they can deal with it than I do my own ability to drive in it. I just pretend I'm an egg. It's goofy, but it works for me. As long as I don't have to drag race a moose, I'll do just fine!  |
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11-12-2008, 01:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Chester,SC
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Originally Posted by HighlandLady
If one could be thoroughly exhausted from watching the telly or listening to the radio regarding this affair...I am that one. I had it on for a moment, waiting for House, and all I got from it was the woman wears entirely too much makeup, regardless if she's on the telly or no. Trite and shallow of me...but that's my opinion...
I could watch Hugh Laurie any time of the day instead |
I thought she had a bit too much war paint on myself! I very seldom wear make-up any more, unless it's a social occasion. My job makes it hard to keep "The Face" perfect every day.
I like "House" too!! Wish Hugh was MY doctor!! 
Hope you've been well, H. Lady!! I peeked at your pictures!! WOW!! Loved ALL of 'em!!
I've started my "Alaska Escape Fund"----Making PLANS!!! |
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11-12-2008, 01:44 AM
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As I hope you've been. As Mal so eloquently stated, I was shaken, but never stirred last week...it was a bit of a thrill Now it is snowing for all hell...should make the drive to Anchorage interesting on the morrow. |
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11-12-2008, 11:29 AM
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Prince of Darkness
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anchorage
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I was driving in theis morning after dropping son#3 off at Dimond HS, and driving out towards Dimond Blvd (couldn't they have picked a different name!). A moose was crossing Arlene and had traffic (already slow) stopped in both directions. He was ENORMOUS. I swear he had to be 7 foot high.
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11-12-2008, 12:52 PM
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Festivus for the rest of us!
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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11-12-2008, 12:57 PM
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I'll keep my guns. You keep the Change!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Originally Posted by warptman
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Too.....Too funny.... |
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