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There's No Place Like Nome DO: Ode to the Alaskan Midnight Sun (June 21-24, 2012)
Dec 6, 2011, 2:44 am
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As far as encountering bears- I've had them in my yard numerous times- but not as much as moose- and although its not good to sneak up on either critter- unless fishing on a river, moose seem to be much more common in the backcountry.
As far as encountering bears- I've had them in my yard numerous times- but not as much as moose- and although its not good to sneak up on either critter- unless fishing on a river, moose seem to be much more common in the backcountry.
Dec 10, 2011, 11:09 am
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Please put Mrs Cholula and I down as tentative on this. We'll decide for sure in ASAP after the first of the year.
If we do attend we'll probably pass on the FAI festivities and join everybody for the pre and post ANC stuff plus all of the Nome activities. But we'll clarify as soon as we are able.
Thanks.
If we do attend we'll probably pass on the FAI festivities and join everybody for the pre and post ANC stuff plus all of the Nome activities. But we'll clarify as soon as we are able.
Thanks.
Dec 10, 2011, 7:45 pm
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Please put Mrs Cholula and I down as tentative on this. We'll decide for sure in ASAP after the first of the year.
If we do attend we'll probably pass on the FAI festivities and join everybody for the pre and post ANC stuff plus all of the Nome activities. But we'll clarify as soon as we are able.
Thanks.
If we do attend we'll probably pass on the FAI festivities and join everybody for the pre and post ANC stuff plus all of the Nome activities. But we'll clarify as soon as we are able.
Thanks.
Dec 13, 2011, 6:27 pm
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Indeed
My supply is running low
Rather interesting the contrast between Summer and Winter solstice as we near Dec 21
My supply is running low
Rather interesting the contrast between Summer and Winter solstice as we near Dec 21
Dec 13, 2011, 6:57 pm
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Indeed
My supply is running low
Rather interesting the contrast between Summer and Winter solstice as we near Dec 21
Indeed
My supply is running low
Rather interesting the contrast between Summer and Winter solstice as we near Dec 21
Dec 13, 2011, 9:03 pm
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I'll send in a few cases whether or not we attend.
But we just got a confirmation from the Aurora Inn in Nome for their Presidential Suite today so we're one step closer to actually attending.
And, No, the party is not in our room. That's jackal's main mission in life.
Dec 13, 2011, 9:54 pm
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Dec 14, 2011, 5:32 am
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Dec 19, 2011, 7:50 pm
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May I ask a stupid question? I love Alaska (and Alaskan Airlines) and a dream is to spend Midsummer night one year - North of the Arctic circle. My question is, why isn't this sort of get-together done in OTZ rather than OME. If my geography is correct, OTZ or indeed BRW or Deadhorse are North of the Arctic circle whereas OME is slightly south? Just asking - enquiring minds want to know.
Dec 19, 2011, 8:02 pm
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May I ask a stupid question? I love Alaska (and Alaskan Airlines) and a dream is to spend Midsummer night one year - North of the Arctic circle. My question is, why isn't this sort of get-together done in OTZ rather than OME. If my geography is correct, OTZ or indeed BRW or Deadhorse are North of the Arctic circle whereas OME is slightly south? Just asking - enquiring minds want to know.
I'll let the organizers answer this definitively but Nome is probably as close to a real city as us Los Angeles and New York residents can tolerate.
We can give up our upscale steakhouses, five star hotels and luxurious spas for a night or two but we do insist on a bed with a mattress, a toilet that flushes and a bar with single malt scotch and a decent VSOP Cognac.
OTZ and BRW are a bit lacking in those categories IMO. If I truly want to experience a midsummer night north of the Arctic Circle, I'll watch the YouTube video.
BTW, hope to meet you in OME!
Dec 19, 2011, 8:11 pm
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May I ask a stupid question? I love Alaska (and Alaskan Airlines) and a dream is to spend Midsummer night one year - North of the Arctic circle. My question is, why isn't this sort of get-together done in OTZ rather than OME. If my geography is correct, OTZ or indeed BRW or Deadhorse are North of the Arctic circle whereas OME is slightly south? Just asking - enquiring minds want to know.
2. More to see
3. More roads for side trips
4. Probably better food
5. More interest was expressed for going to OME.
6. Alcohol is legal and there are bars. This is absolutely required at any DO
AS does have flights that stop in OTZ, so you do have that option.
and, it is Alaska Airlines......
Dec 26, 2011, 4:09 am
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Unfortunately, no time for a stopover (if you're going with the group), but at least we get to see OTZ from the air (weather permitting, of course!).
I hope to have some more news about specific travel plans shortly into the new year.
Dec 29, 2011, 2:38 pm
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We are tentatively interested. Have to be in Chicago June 27, but AS has a direct flight there from ANC !
Mike's birthday is June 21.
Mike's birthday is June 21.