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Opportunity knocks...I hope I’m not dreaming
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 Site Supporter   Location: Maple Valley Joined: Thu Feb 21, 2013 Posts: 1010 Real Name: PW 
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L_O_G wrote: I will echo what Alpine says about the darkness/daylight. That takes some real getting used to, I was not used to it being sunny at 11pm. pretty far south. looks like Klawock has its latest sunset at 2139 and earliest sunrise 0408 for 17.5 hrs of daylight. now, December on the other hand, shortest day is 7hrs 3min, sunrise 0819, sunset 1522. just some fun facts, you got me curious so I had to look it up _________________ NRA Patriot Patron Life Member SAF Life Member |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:52 am |
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I would do it.
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| Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:01 pm |
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In Memoriam  Location: Mukilteoish Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2011 Posts: 11589
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Only liquor distributor I know of in Alaska is Odom.
Used to be a client of mine back in the 90's, early 2000's. L_O_G wrote: I was an operations manager for a Beer/Liquor distributor in my early 20's and used to travel to Alaska quite frequently. All cities both big and small, and would get around by car, boat, and puddle jumper. Some of the best times of my life were up there, awesome place. _________________ NRA Endowment Member. How did they know my member was well endowed? |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:07 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: South Seattle Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2011 Posts: 13515 Real Name: JP
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Guntrader wrote: Only liquor distributor I know of in Alaska is Odom. Used to be a client of mine back in the 90's, early 2000's. L_O_G wrote: I was an operations manager for a Beer/Liquor distributor in my early 20's and used to travel to Alaska quite frequently. All cities both big and small, and would get around by car, boat, and puddle jumper. Some of the best times of my life were up there, awesome place. Nope, Western Washington beverage which became Alaska Distributors, then was bought out in '07ish by Columbia. I left about 6 months before the purchase thankfully. _________________ Yes I Do Have A Beautiful Daughter.. I Also Have A Gun, A Shovel, & An Alibi |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:12 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Maple valley Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 Posts: 3694
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Ever seen that movie "The Shining"? Just kidding! Go for it!
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Site Supporter Location: King County Joined: Thu Oct 16, 2014 Posts: 4012
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vic_b wrote: Ever seen that movie "The Shining"? Just kidding! Go for it!  |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 1:16 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 20125 Real Name: Rick
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| Wed Jun 06, 2018 1:33 pm |
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In Memoriam Joined: Wed Mar 6, 2013 Posts: 12018
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Hell yes. I'd triple jump my way to the transport.
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Site Supporter  Location: WA/MT Joined: Thu Sep 6, 2012 Posts: 8438
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| Wed Jun 06, 2018 2:43 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Marysville Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 1261
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dan360 wrote: I've traveled a lot. SE Alaska is nice. Mosquitos are big. Bears are fat and happy from the shellfish, etc. They're not really an issue. Prince of Wales isn't really all that remote. Your daylight to dark ratio isn't much worse than here. Rains a lot. Foggy. It burns off normally before noon until fall comes around. Stuff is expensive that's why they shopped here and barged it up. The environment will be a non issue if you like it there. Your biggest hurdle will be getting along with the people. It's always the people. Agree. I’m from SE Ak. Only thing I’d add is look into a rig. There’s lots to explore if you’re mobile. Find a beater pickup and ferry it up. Plan on leaving it there lol _________________ If it has Tits, An Engine, or a Point of Ignition, I'll probably be willing to have a look. |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 3:10 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: I-5 /512 Joined: Thu Dec 8, 2011 Posts: 15489 Real Name: chris
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take the plunge!!!!
you'll love it, yes big thing is the day/night _________________  |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 4:51 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Maple Valley Joined: Thu Feb 21, 2013 Posts: 1010 Real Name: PW
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You might even come back married! My aunt in Fairbanks puts it like this for dating: "the odds are good but the goods are off"
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| Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:05 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 20125 Real Name: Rick
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Guy takes car to the mechanic stating it's not shifting right.
"OK, I'll look at it." Guy comes back next day and mechanic says, "looks like you blew a seal". "No, no... that's just mayonnaise". |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:11 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: South Seattle Joined: Thu May 2, 2013 Posts: 13412 Real Name: Steve
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Opportunities with such benefits & scenery don't come around all that often.
Since the commitment can be as long, or nearly as short, as you want, I'd say go for it. You never know, you could love it & stay, or find a new best friend, or a women, or just make lifelong friends you visit every few years. Throughout life, even things I hated doing, I love having done them. You may love doing this... If not, you still may love having done it. |
| Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:08 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: King County Joined: Thu Oct 16, 2014 Posts: 4012
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PW45 wrote: "the odds are good but the goods are odd" |
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