Alaska

I think at times the climate in Michigan is very like parts of Alaska--as in cold. Having lived in Anchorage several years, I would say it is dry and Michigan is on the humid side. There were times I went skiing at 0 degrees and wore a sweater only. For me Alaska was the best--but that might have been because I was young and there was a 10 to 1 ratio of men to women. It was beautiful, truly majestic. I want to go back, at least for a visit. Yours, Dee PS I liked your web page--very well done.

First of all, thank you Quill for your encouraging comments, and Rett for yours. I really want to somehow express the beauty that is Alaska--and it seems I accomplished that in some small way. I heard it would be 20 even as southerly as Florida tonight. The days are getting longer in Alaska. They'll be taking bets on the date of official break-up--the ice finally breaks in the river anywhere from now to early May. I couldn't remember the name of the river so went to net. Here is an excerpt: "A special thrill is the break up of the river ice. A friend has a break-up party each year. We all gather on the banks of the Tanana River for a special party. Ice chunks go floating by. There is a tinkling sound. We barbecue sausages, slug down some beer or wine, place our beach chairs on the banks of the river, and enjoy. The tinkling sound of the ice is a special treat! There is also a special tradition in Alaska. A tripod is placed in Interior Alaska, in Nenana. When the ice "goes out" in Nenana, it trips a cord, the tripod goes down, and the winner of this year's "Ice Classic" is determined. Bets are still in for this year." Hope you enjoyed this little geography lesson. Yours, Deelilah