10-16-2009, 12:07 PM
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#21 | | Firearm Zealot
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everett WA. and Norfolk VA.
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Thanks for info I think we will be making a trip up within a year to check out the area and to get a sense of the job market and economy for what I do.
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10-16-2009, 08:16 PM
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#22 | | Banned
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Originally Posted by sea_chicken1  | The thought of moving to alaska has always been floating around in the back of my head since I have been a kid and now with my current skill set it might be a reality in the next three years. I have been looking at Idaho, Montana and Texas seriously but after talking to Moose on here the other day he gave me some insight on the anchorage area and I have been seriously thinking it over and doing some damage control on the wife while running it by her. Can someone who lives in or near Anchorage please lend me some advice on neighborhoods or outlying areas of the city where it would be better to look at property or housing. I dont know that much about the area and will probily make a couple trips up in the next two years while I work on setting myself up to exit the military. | My wife and I felt similarly last year...
...and, we made some big changes in our lifestyle and invested heavily in needed items to do so.
Then, with has been happening over the past months in our nation,...
...we felt impressed to set aside out personal desires to experience the north tier and stay in the lower 48 around family, so we could gather together when needed and assist each other in times of challenge.
I wish you all the best in your preparations...
...and in the execution of your plans too.
Will be looking forward to feedback on how it turns out for you...
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10-16-2009, 08:32 PM
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#23 | | Firearm Zealot
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I stopped in Anchorage on my way to SE Asia. It was all pretty and white. Couldnt tell much about details as snow looked to be about 10 ft deep from the altitude we were flying at. But it was pretty.
Runways and ramp were cleared so I guess its livable. GO for it!!!
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10-17-2009, 12:14 PM
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#24 | | Freedom Zealot
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska
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Just what is it that you do ??
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10-17-2009, 09:42 PM
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#25 | | Firearm Zealot
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everett WA. and Norfolk VA.
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I am and airframe mechanic. I have worked with helo's and fixed wing and pretty much do everything but electrical.
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10-18-2009, 12:58 AM
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#26 | | CERTIFIABLE GUN NUT
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Go for it...I've always felt Alaska has some of the most beautiful country there is, in the and as part of and as far as the U.S. goes that is; and that it still has some of the most beautiful and untouched and virgin wilderness, for obvious reasons, left that there is and if it were not for the cold, I myself would love to live there.
The cold plays hell with my body. I can't even stand the cold here in Illinois. Since the weather here started changing, I have been in constant pain and stiff as rusty door hinge.
But if you have been thinking of it, and you can afford the move and if it's been on your mind and has never left, go for it...
At least maybe take a vacation there for 2 or 3 weeks, and maybe also during what is suppose to be the coldest time of year there, and see if you still like it?
At the very least, you could visit SwedeSteve and Mooseman684...
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10-18-2009, 01:24 PM
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#27 | | Formerly 11b.
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Ive always wanted to atleast just visit Alaska but with the economy it probably wont happen for a few years.
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10-18-2009, 09:21 PM
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#28 | | Freedom Zealot
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska
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I am sure you could find a job no problem. But you might have to take bush work. Does your wife work ?? How many years experience do you have ?? You can PM me if you wish.
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10-19-2009, 11:31 PM
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#29 | | Firearm Zealot
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everett WA. and Norfolk VA.
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My wife doesn't currently work, she stays at home with the little one untill she is old enough for school. By the time I get out I'll have 8 years total exp, four on helos and four on fixed wing.
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10-21-2009, 12:43 PM
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#30 | | Freedom Zealot
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska
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Sounds like you can find a job quickly.
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10-21-2009, 01:23 PM
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#31 | | Firearm Zealot
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I hope so I want to get out of the navy but it's a little scary with a wife and kid. I could have had a job at the VA Beach sheriff's dept but I didint wat to stay in that area and rais our child in a shithole.
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10-22-2009, 10:56 AM
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#32 | | Freedom Zealot
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska
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I think that was a good decision for your child.
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10-26-2009, 03:33 AM
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#33 | | Banned
Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeast Alaska
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Southeast Alaska is a little warmer but a little wetter than most of the state.
I love it. I moved here 15 years ago and never looked back.
a tourist helo tour shop mech might also be an option for you.
heres a few shots of where im talking about. it kind of answers the question about "what do we do in the winter" lol
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10-26-2009, 10:45 AM
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#34 | | Firearm Aficionado
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anchorage , Alaska
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Nice Video's Craig
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10-27-2009, 10:41 AM
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#35 | | Firearm Zealot
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everett WA. and Norfolk VA.
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Cool videos, thanks for sharing. Good guitar picking too. SE Alaska is more my style but I would have to do Anchorage so the wife can be near stuff.
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10-27-2009, 11:46 AM
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#36 | | Freedom Zealot
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska
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Great videos !! I sure hope you get a chance to come up sc !!
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10-27-2009, 12:33 PM
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#37 | | Banned
Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeast Alaska
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we are going stomping around the benches above Tee Harbor in the morning.
Should be a lot of fun. I have only been up one time this year but one of my buddys was up there last weekend and he said he jumped good size black bear up there. He couldnt get a clear shot but he says lots of sign everywhere.
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11-02-2009, 02:05 PM
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#38 | | Firearm Zealot
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everett WA. and Norfolk VA.
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Cool pics Craig Hope you guys get your bear.
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11-02-2009, 05:44 PM
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#39 | | Banned
Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeast Alaska
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went up yesterday, it was snain, rain and snow.
more deer sign than anything else but it was a nice stomp.
Heading up again either in the morning or wed morning.
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11-02-2009, 09:16 PM
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#40 | | Firearm Aficionado
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK
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In my experience the folks who do well in cold weather climes are the folks who embrace the weather, and look forward to the winter activities. I know people in Vermont and Maine that try to fort up and wait 'til Spring and that ain't a good way to go. Most of'em head south at the first chance.
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