September 22

This post will be short, but wanted to "check in" and let everyone know we are still alive and well in Alaska.

The weather continues to be beautiful.  One morning this week it was 31 but 62 in the evenings. On the morning that it was 31, I wore a sweater that day and was completely comfortable.  That seems to be the norm.  Last Sunday apparently there were strong winds in parts of North Pole that knocked out power and uprooted trees.  We were either oblivious to it or didn't realize it was windy - lol.  We didn't loose our power or any trees.  There has been flooding in other areas of Alaska, but not near North Pole.  We believe we are going to make it through September without seeing snow - which is a good thing because I haven't gotten tires for my car yet nor have we purchased winter coats.  Guess we better get on the ball. One thing we are noticing with all the falling leaves, there are houses behind many of those trees.  It's amazing what you don't see for all the trees.  Still no sighting of moose.

Several people have told us that Charlie will need boots.  Richard keeps saying no, but I think I have finally convienced him that yes my little dog needs boots.  The trick will be to get Charlie to keep them on.

Our neighbors moved out this week.  Hope we get some more good neighbors.

Doc had his first gig today with the Fairbanks Community Jazz Band.  It went well and he enjoyed playing with the band.

Not sure if we are going to be in Tulsa in a few weeks or not.  The Army still hasn't approved Richard's travel and he says he isn't going if they don't pay.  He will eventually have to go to continuing education in Oklahoma whether they Army pays or not.

North Pole High School football team won this week.  There is only one more game in the season and then the playoffs began. Speaking of NPHS.  Substituting continues.  All I can say is high school is SO different from the Technology Center. We had an "early out" on Friday and there is no school on Monday, so I have a day off - without pay I might add.  Now I know how it feels to expereince - no work, no pay.

Myles is doing well after his incident last week and Eric hopefully has enjoyed his cruise - guess we will find out tomorrow. 

Well that about sums up our week.  Have a great week next week.  We love and miss all of you.

Sally