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There's No Place Like Nome DO: Ode to the Alaskan Midnight Sun (June 21-24, 2012)

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Old Aug 30, 2011, 7:38 pm
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I guess the extra BOS-PHX runs I booked for this fall on DL came in handy $160 for 10K RDM
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 8:35 pm
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Originally Posted by CDKing
Any idea how long the post do might be? I'm seeing BOS-ANC super saver Y (Full flex F )on Midweek. Any idea what to do for 6 hour layover in JNU?
By then I'll need help weeding the garden. That should keep you "entertained" for a few hours.
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 8:36 pm
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Originally Posted by jackal
We've started a new thread for help with using AS miles to get up to and around Alaska: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...l#post17025463
I'm a maybe. I get back from a two week vacation on June 5, don't know if I can swing a few more days off in the same month. But have never been to Alaska and would liove to be a part of this. Going to try to make it work!
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 8:51 pm
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All my flights are booked so DONT change any more dates and times

Arrive ANC 10:42am on Wed 6/20/12
Depart ANC 12:50am on Tue 6/26/12

Not bad for 32500 AS Points

BOS-PDX-SEA-ANC/FAI-ANC-OTZ-OME-ANC-PDX-BOS
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 9:21 pm
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How's ATT cell service there ??
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 9:23 pm
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Originally Posted by MR_MAMA
How's ATT cell service there ??
ANC & FAI will be fine, with good coverage. Nome is another story, but why would you want one there anyway?
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 9:31 pm
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I don't, but in case I need it, want to make sure it works.
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 9:36 pm
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Originally Posted by jackal
Got a KILLER deal on 12pax vans in FAI...pricing glitch, I suspect, but I grabbed 3 vans. Hope not more than 36 people show up for this!

Shall I book more vans just in case? Any volunteers to drive?
I can get lost in FAI with the best of them, so I can chauffeur some of the group.
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 9:42 pm
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Originally Posted by BOB W
I can get lost in FAI with the best of them, so I can chauffeur some of the group.
One is already booked in your name.
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 9:50 pm
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Originally Posted by BOB W
ANC & FAI will be fine, with good coverage. Nome is another story, but why would you want one there anyway?
Actually, it looks like AT&T has improved their presence in rural Alaska: http://www.wireless.att.com/coverage...1474834&sci=10
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 10:11 pm
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I liked Inlet Towers when i stayed there for last years DO. I Posted a few room pics here
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 10:23 pm
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Originally Posted by jackal
Actually, it looks like AT&T has improved their presence in rural Alaska: http://www.wireless.att.com/coverage...1474834&sci=10
If I recall correctly, I even had data service in Nome a few years back.

Count me in as tentative. ^
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 10:26 pm
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Originally Posted by jackal
One is already booked in your name.
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 10:28 pm
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Originally Posted by alphaeagle
Count me in as tentative. ^
Tentative....... Not allowed from a local.
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Old Aug 30, 2011, 10:36 pm
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Originally Posted by BOB W
Tentative....... Not allowed from a local.
I may not be a local at that point

I hope I still am though
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