Sonia Ulan

Hi Tia!

I can only comment on the Fibromyalgia and cold weather...Symptoms are
appreciably lessened in cooler climes. Heat can kill you! I know this
because despite our sometimes baking-hot summers (we're currently
enjoying 90 degree temps), our winters can be fowl. It sometimes can
get to 40 below...and my husband and others I know who suffer from
Fibromyalgia are much more comfortable. No one likes it THAT cold, but
anything below zero is usually an improvement.

Sonia in Saskatchewan


braunville@... wrote:
>
> My apologies to anyone that gets this in multiples...I'm seeking first hand
> info quickly, so sending this message to more than one list.
>
> DH is applying for 3 jobs in Alaska. (We NEED a job, I might add...almost a
> year of earnestly seeking employment is getting old!) One job is on Cook
> Inlet, the other two are rotational on the north slope. I anticipate that
> both north slope jobs would have him going alone and flying home during time
> off. Having never been there or done this sort of thing, I'd be interested
> if anyone has info on whether that is typically how things are done and if so
> (or not) any suggestions on what to expect.
>
> I understand the homeschool laws are quite favorable in AK. We've wanted to
> move there for over 20 years and it appears to be a real possibility this
> time.
>
> What can you tell me about actual living conditions? What to look out for
> and what to look forward to?
>
> I have a medical condition...FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome). If anyone has
> first hand experience on how living in very cold weather affects them or
> someone they know with FMS, that would be very helpful.
>
> Cost of living...I understand is high...? Is housing hard to find? I would
> assume homes are pretty well insulated against the cold? We would have to
> rent, if that makes any difference.
>
> I'm sure there are zillions of questions I should ask, but beyond these, I
> don't know where to start! so, any information is helpful.
>
> TIA
> Eiraul
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In a message dated 7/13/00 4:46:34 PM !!!First Boot!!!, braunville@...
writes:

<<
My apologies to anyone that gets this in multiples...I'm seeking first hand
info quickly, so sending this message to more than one list.

DH is applying for 3 jobs in Alaska. (We NEED a job, I might add...almost
a
year of earnestly seeking employment is getting old!) One job is on Cook
Inlet, the other two are rotational on the north slope. I anticipate that
both north slope jobs would have him going alone and flying home during time
off. Having never been there or done this sort of thing, I'd be interested
if anyone has info on whether that is typically how things are done and if
so
(or not) any suggestions on what to expect.
>>


Aww gee Alaska is somewhere I have always wanted to live, heck if you guys
move I am tagging along too. Just let me know when move day is and me and my
stuff will be at the curb waiting.

Susan G. in Texas
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In a message dated 7/13/2000 10:59:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
ellieq38@... writes:

>
> Aww gee Alaska is somewhere I have always wanted to live, heck if you guys
> move I am tagging along too. Just let me know when move day is and me and
my
>
> stuff will be at the curb waiting.
>

Now that sounds like a plan! LOL

Sure would be quite a change...middle of summer in TX to Alaska...whew!
OTOH, you're probably ready for that kind of change.

Eiraul

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In a message dated 7/D/YY 3:47:24 PM Central Daylight Time,
braunville@... writes:

<< w that sounds like a plan! LOL

Sure would be quite a change...middle of summer in TX to Alaska...whew!
OTOH, you're probably ready for that kind of change.

Eiraul >>


Oh man and you aint just whistling dixie, I guess we should feel grateful it
has a late start. But I am already looking forward to winter, not that we
really get one.

Ms Snotty Girdle Pants
Pansy g, acco'din' t' th' code o' th' heells! in texas
Th' fastess drawl of th' south.
Ev'ryone sh'd haf at least one Redneck in th' fambly.

Corallyn Berger

> Sure would be quite a change...middle of summer in
> TX to Alaska...whew!
> OTOH, you're probably ready for that kind of
> change.
>


We are in the triple digets here in the Houston area.
Yesterday, the eletric co had a pole go down around
the corner from my house. We were w/o for 1.5 hrs in
the mid afternoon. My house temp rose 15-20 degrees in
that time and didn't cool off till well after sundown
last night. I keep the a.c. between 70 and 75
otherwise I break a sweat sitting on the couch. Of
course being pg doesn't help but still.

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In a message dated 7/15/2000 2:43:21 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
hape2day@... writes:

<< We are in the triple digets here in the Houston area.
Yesterday >>

In triple digits here as well... I couldn't imagine being without the a/c
here in Tucson... They say it's a dry heat, but then "they" are usually
people who don't live here. (LOL)

Dawn F
Sweating in 109

Corallyn Berger

> << We are in the triple digets here in the Houston
> area.
> Yesterday >>
>
> In triple digits here as well... I couldn't imagine
> being without the a/c
> here in Tucson... They say it's a dry heat, but then
> "they" are usually
> people who don't live here. (LOL)
>
> Dawn F
> Sweating in 109


Is that Tucson, AZ?


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In a message dated 7/15/2000 3:07:13 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
hape2day@... writes:

<< Is that Tucson, AZ? >>

Yes that is... correct first time!!!

Dawn F

Corallyn Berger

--- NumoAstro@... wrote:
> In a message dated 7/15/2000 3:07:13 PM US Mountain
> Standard Time,
> hape2day@... writes:
>
> << Is that Tucson, AZ? >>
>
> Yes that is... correct first time!!!
>
> Dawn F
>

I just wanted to know before I inform you about
humidity. I have lived here since I was 4yo. I have
been to AZ and I would prefer 109 in AZ to 85 in humid
Houston any day. When I was there once and did not
break a sweat the whole time and we had to walk
everywhere we went. I was on a church trip there as a
youth and had traveled by bus. If we wanted to go
anywhere the group wasn't going we walked. I was
amazed when I looked up at temp on the bank and it was
102. Here in Houston at 85 you walk outside and it is
like walking into a sauna literaly. You walk outside
and there is instantly moistur on your skin. Many days
we have humidity in the 80-90%. I guess if you go to
your gym and walk into the dry sauna and then walk
into the wet sauna you can get a pretty accurate idea
of the difference between dry 109 and humid 85.
Anyway, I'm getting off my tirant now.

Corallyn


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That's why I left the East Coast, I couldn't stand the hummidty... Although
I'd actually prefer the rain of Seattle, Oregon and the Fog in the Bay Area,
if I had my way... and maybe I soon will...

Dawn F

Holly Atchison

Hi There!

We are not currently in Alaska right now but I was born and raised in Alaska
so I figured I just HAD to answer this one!!! <big grin because she LOVES to
talk about AK>

<One job is on Cook
>Inlet, the other two are rotational on the north slope. I anticipate that
>both north slope jobs would have him going alone and flying home during
>time
>off. Having never been there or done this sort of thing, I'd be interested
>if anyone has info on whether that is typically how things are done and if
>so
>(or not) any suggestions on what to expect.>

I am not sure how that kind of employment works but from what I understand
that is VERY common in Alaska and the pay is GREAT! However Jobs like that
are also usually seasonal so SAVE SOME MONEY! My DH's little Brother works
for VECO which is an oil company. He spends a month on the slope then a
week at home and goes back up but that is how he choses to do it, Im not
sure that that is the regular way it goes.

<I understand the homeschool laws are quite favorable in AK.>

Yes!! AK has some of the best homeschooling laws I have seen. You are
free to homeschool your child in AK however you see fit. NO STRINGS
ATTATCHED.

<What can you tell me about actual living conditions? What to look out for
>and what to look forward to?>

As far as living conditions go, I lived in some pretty crappy places right
after hubby and I got married and I was never COLD. Most houses are VERY
well insulated. If you live in the lower half of the state the cold isn't
really that bad as it is a DRY cold instead of a Wet cold that gets you to
your bones. The weather in my hometown (Wasilla) can get pretty cold but
buy a good coat and some snow boots and you will be just fine. (Gloves would
be a good idea too) Alaska has become very commercialized in the past decade
so you can also get anything you need there. In fact I found more shopping
opportunities there than I did after moving stateside!

<I have a medical condition...FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome)>

I really do not know anything about this but my Mom works in the medical
field in AK and I could ask her if she knows anything about how the weather
might affect that if you want me to.

<Cost of living...I understand is high...? >

Yes, in some cases the cost of living is high but I have found that it is
not extravigantly higher except for housing prices. I had a one room
apartment in AK that was $625.00 a month in rent in AK, but had a 3 bedroom
in Arkansas for $350.00 However that is why you make more money in AK to
compensate for that. For Grocery stores ect. I really didn't notice too
much of a difference in prices.

<Is housing hard to find? I would
>assume homes are pretty well insulated against the cold? We would have to
>rent, if that makes any difference.>

Like I said earlier, the houses are very well insulated with most having
good heaters. I would reccomend AGAINST a trailer if you were considering
it. They seem to have a lot of fires in trailers. Anyway, The economy is
booming in AK right now so finding a place to live should be an easy task.

<I'm sure there are zillions of questions I should ask,>

Ask away!! You may e-mail me personally at HollyAtch@... if you
want to. I will be more than happy to answer any and all of your AK
questions because I love talking about my home state!!!


Holly =)


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