The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming! (Metlakatla: floor, office)

[arctichomesteader]

Are Alaskans ready to repel the Russian invasion?

"It would be reasonable for Russia to lay claim to Alaska; it was part of the Russian Empire for a long time." A framed satellite image of the Bering Strait that separates Alaska from Russia like a thread hangs from his office wall. "It's not there for no reason," he says with a sly grin.

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Don't know if I should be rolling around on the floor with laughter (someone forget to tell the good professor how heavily armed Alaska is?) or getting ready to fight the Russians.

[Metlakatla]

Are the Russians going to bring us some of those cool hats?

[arctichomesteader]

Originally Posted by Metlakatla

Are the Russians going to bring us some of those cool hats?

Mean those fur ushankas? Already got one...

[Metlakatla]

Tell the Russians that when they get here I'll be expecting one of those hats and some proper vodka.

[Barkingowl]

Does Alaska produce any vodka?

[Metlakatla]

Some.

[Barkingowl]

But not on a commercial basis?

[akck]

He must be a fan of that canceled series Jericho.

[arctichomesteader]

Originally Posted by Metlakatla

Tell the Russians that when they get here I'll be expecting one of those hats and some proper vodka.

Okay, right after I run out of ammo shooting at them.

[Metlakatla]

Okay, right after I run out of ammo shooting at them.

Well just make sure you don't shoot any holes in my new hat or in my vodka. Better tell them to bring me a whole bunch just in case some gets destroyed in the battle.

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