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Oh To Be In Fairbanks

Kachina624 — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 21:08:32 GMT

This picture was taken just a few minutes ago from a live cam in Fairbanks, Alaska. I'd hate to have hear what the town folks said when the looked out the window this morning.

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colliegirls — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 21:09:31 GMT

Beautiful to look at but....NO THANK YOU!!

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jaxs mom — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 21:13:53 GMT

I wish I was there. It's funny because when my husband wanted to move to Alaska years ago I thought he was crazy but now that I've lived where it snows I really think I'd love it there. I've did the hot SW thing for years and I'm over it. I remember when I was 18 we went to the mountains for about 2 weeks for Christmas and I loved it. I walked everywhere and loved being out in the cold and snow.

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Bridgegal — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 21:40:37 GMT

Pretty picture but I've been to Fairbanks and can say with some certainity that you do not want to live there.

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AuntG — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 22:02:16 GMT

If I lived there, I would not be happy at all. Must make for a long winter.

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ValuSkr — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 23:04:58 GMT

Gardening season is over already for those in Fairbanks. That must be sad.

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Mominohio — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 23:50:59 GMT

Ugh, ick, yuck.

Was trying to ignore the fact that we are getting closer and closer to that in Ohio, but hopefully it will be about 3 months before we have to look at the same here.

You just made me appreciate the great weather we are having here even more!

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GingerPeach — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 02:54:18 GMT

Don't forget -- zombies don't like the cold!

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SydneyH — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 02:57:26 GMT

My neck of the woods will be looking like that shot soon.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 06:21:13 GMT

I love snow and wish we got more than we usually do. Normally we get 2 or 3 skimpy snows every winter, usually at night so I can't watch it fall. Then it's gone by noon. Well, at least it doesn't inconvenience anyone.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 06:26:13 GMT

@JAXS Mom wrote:
I wish I was there. It's funny because when my husband wanted to move to Alaska years ago I thought he was crazy but now that I've lived where it snows I really think I'd love it there. I've did the hot SW thing for years and I'm over it. I remember when I was 18 we went to the mountains for about 2 weeks for Christmas and I loved it. I walked everywhere and loved being out in the cold and snow.

The problem with Alaskan winters is not just the snow but the extreme cold. I think coping with -40 degrees would get old really fast.

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Desertdi — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 06:51:49 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@JAXS Mom wrote:
I wish I was there. It's funny because when my husband wanted to move to Alaska years ago I thought he was crazy but now that I've lived where it snows I really think I'd love it there. I've did the hot SW thing for years and I'm over it. I remember when I was 18 we went to the mountains for about 2 weeks for Christmas and I loved it. I walked everywhere and loved being out in the cold and snow.
The problem with Alaskan winters is not just the snow but the extreme cold. I think coping with -40 degrees would get old really fast.

Even tho I've been griping about another heat wave down here in PHX, Alaska is NOT an option. I'm originally from Chicago......been in LA and PHX for 45 years, and going anyplace else is not an option......(!)

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Mustang Shar — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:44:48 GMT

I can't imagine Winter up there when it gets to -50. You have to really be a hardy person and can deal with the long, cold, dark Winters. Brrrrrr. How does one even get the car started if it's outside?

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Bird mama — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:54:22 GMT

@Kachina624

Thanks for sharing the picture. So far, the leaves haven't turned here yet. I'm like a 5 year old - when I see the first snow fall here, I get so excited.

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Silver Lining — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:36:55 GMT

Brrrrrr, cold, but one can adapt to it. I love Fairbanks. It's a lovely city with lots of variety. You can choose sports, music, art, physical activities, etc. You have The University of Alaska Musum right there and Denali National Park is less than two hours away. Fairbanks is the land of the midnight sun and the aurora borealis is a wonder to behold. No, I don't work for the Chamber of Commerce, lol. I lived there and some of my family members and I go every few years because we enjoy it so much and we have a much loved relative whose grave we visit.

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Puzzle Piece — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 17:17:48 GMT

I wouldn't think it would be so surprising to anyone living in Fairbanks.

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catwhisperer — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 17:25:36 GMT

@Kachina624...do you mind me asking what part of NM you live in? I have been researching Santa Fe as far as climate and affordability. DH and I are retired and on fixed monthly incomes (SS). The cost of living here in So. CA is outrageous. Plus our summers have become not only very hot, but humid as well. The humidity is making me ill. Any info you could share?

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traveler — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:28:22 GMT

I live in Anchorage, Alaska and it doesn't get to -40. Winters seem milder. Last year Boston was snowier and colder than us.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:04:37 GMT

@catwhisperer I live in Rio Rancho which is just Northwest of Albuquerque, a suburb of sorts. I retired here 16 years ago because my parents retired here and needed my help as they both had ffailing vision.

I've lived in a lot of places on the East Coast and Texas and like NM better than any other place I've lived. Things can be a bit quirky but overall the climate is great, the cost of living is low, there are unlimited things t o see and do, good medical facilities and it's beautiful. Santa Fe is a lot more expensive than Albuquerque and the altitude is over 6,000ft but I think it's a fun place to live. Great restaurants, lots of entertainment sorts of things, great opera, galleries and museums as well as interesting people. It's usually 5-10 degrees cooler there and they get more snow which still isn't much of a big deal. There's a ski area in the mts above the city. It's very dry all over the state. I have no fleas, mosquitos, or roaches at my house.

I personally think NM is a much more desirable retirement location than either Florida or Arizona. I can't stand hot humid tropical climates and Az is just too darn hot. Albuquerque is 5200ft so we don't get as hot as Az. and we have very pleasant nights. Come visit!

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:01:44 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@JAXS Mom wrote:
I wish I was there. It's funny because when my husband wanted to move to Alaska years ago I thought he was crazy but now that I've lived where it snows I really think I'd love it there. I've did the hot SW thing for years and I'm over it. I remember when I was 18 we went to the mountains for about 2 weeks for Christmas and I loved it. I walked everywhere and loved being out in the cold and snow.
The problem with Alaskan winters is not just the snow but the extreme cold. I think coping with -40 degrees would get old really fast.
Even tho I've been griping about another heat wave down here in PHX, Alaska is NOT an option. I'm originally from Chicago......been in LA and PHX for 45 years, and going anyplace else is not an option......(!)

@Desertdi The extreme Az heat is the reason I live in NM and not there. Much more temperate here.