tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post3490065457268842829..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Up North AgainRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-45060652149253804012013-05-11T12:17:19.660-08:002013-05-11T12:17:19.660-08:00No one has mentioned him at all.No one has mentioned him at all.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-76080603464986903972013-05-11T10:31:32.937-08:002013-05-11T10:31:32.937-08:00RichardM, are the locals still talking about the R...RichardM, are the locals still talking about the R1 rider that came through recently?<br /><br />domredlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-50769957928395205752013-05-09T12:07:22.183-08:002013-05-09T12:07:22.183-08:00Very few people have garages due to the cost of sh...Very few people have garages due to the cost of shipping up building materials and there are quite a few that have indoor jacuzzi's (so I'm told). Outdoor parking is the rule but only if you can afford the gas. Cabs and busses are a popular transportation option.<br /><br />There are usually quite a few people walking around but not too many dogs. A few dog teams but it costs a lot to feed them.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-82903618495164626662013-05-09T12:01:52.652-08:002013-05-09T12:01:52.652-08:00Lots of ATVs and snow machines, some folks are try...Lots of ATVs and snow machines, some folks are trying to raise chickens, hunting, some fishing, eskimo dancing, carving. Lots of activities going on year around. And "cold" is a relative term. Most don't consider it "cold" right now even though there's still snow on the ground. The area just past the buildings in the first photo is a children's playground.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-38878521971560930262013-05-09T11:58:11.566-08:002013-05-09T11:58:11.566-08:00No lawns so no lawn mowers.
There are several gro...No lawns so no lawn mowers.<br /><br />There are several grocery stores but only one large one that carries a lot of groceries. Quite a few small stores with videos, souvenirs, auto parts, gas, copiers, etc. You name it and it might be available for the right price.<br /><br />Since you can't drive here (most of the time) the only way to bring in a new car is on the barge. So lots of small SUVs and trucks. Almost no cars.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-19964485343919794382013-05-09T11:53:05.843-08:002013-05-09T11:53:05.843-08:00The population Barrow is ~4200 people and it reall...The population Barrow is ~4200 people and it really is nice on a sunny day. Crocs aren't uncommon especially since you can get winter versions (insulated). When I was in Toolik Lake Field Station, just abou the entire staff had winter Crocs.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-41178871976966768152013-05-09T09:04:10.471-08:002013-05-09T09:04:10.471-08:00No trees, no green, no scenery, and it's cold....No trees, no green, no scenery, and it's cold... What do people do up there to enjoy themselves?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-51121565971377229832013-05-09T07:02:33.924-08:002013-05-09T07:02:33.924-08:00Richard:
I keep looking for the grass. where do ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I keep looking for the grass. where do people keep their lawnmowers ?<br /><br />are there many stores ? I guess everyone knows everyone. I lived in a small community on Vancouver Island working a summer job in Mesachie Lake, which is just a bit east of Duncan, BC and when a strange car rolled into town, everyone knew about it. It made news in the local Cowichan Lake newspaper<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-24982585093251422302013-05-09T06:57:40.629-08:002013-05-09T06:57:40.629-08:00Trobairitz:
I think I could wear my Crocs© but I ...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />I think I could wear my Crocs© but I would keep socks handy, just in case.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-23139075242738370912013-05-09T06:48:41.270-08:002013-05-09T06:48:41.270-08:00I like the way the sun is glowing off the building...I like the way the sun is glowing off the building in that first photo. You say it is downtown Barrow - how big exactly is Barrow?<br /><br />And Conch - I don't think you could survive without being able to wear your Crocs all year round. Do they make pink snow boots?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-60489530724804431942013-05-08T19:35:54.371-08:002013-05-08T19:35:54.371-08:00Alaskans are tough. I'd demand a heated garage...Alaskans are tough. I'd demand a heated garage and an indoor jacuzzi to survive up there. Outdoor parking and snowdrifts backed up to the house? Brrr. I don't think I would do well there.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-89776918100484246792013-05-08T18:14:58.097-08:002013-05-08T18:14:58.097-08:00I just looked at he webcam photo and it is about a...I just looked at he webcam photo and it is about a week old but the houses haven't changed much. Welcome to "other" Alaska. This is in contrast to the pictures that Charlie6 is posting from the "Big City" area of the state.<br /><br />RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-21878010685839939422013-05-08T16:29:01.885-08:002013-05-08T16:29:01.885-08:00Conchscooter cracks me up.Conchscooter cracks me up.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-50602996893844880742013-05-08T15:52:35.692-08:002013-05-08T15:52:35.692-08:00That picture is taken from a webcam on top of the ...That picture is taken from a webcam on top of the bank building and that is what most of the houses look like. Pretty weather beaten due to the climate but no wood sheds around here as there are no trees. All heat is from natural gas.<br /><br />From the number of tourists visiting Barrow, there must be some draw. After all, with global warming, this may be the next Key West...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-82015045721583235662013-05-08T15:21:15.385-08:002013-05-08T15:21:15.385-08:00You make it sound so alluring. The picture makes ...You make it sound so alluring. The picture makes it look like people live in woodsheds. That can't be right in those temperatures can it?Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.com