Trailer Wife

...Heidi Dodge. With special thanks to her husband Greg. Both descended upon Fairbanks in record low temperatures to visit for an early Thanksgiving. Not only did they endure -20F to -30F weather, they were also subjected to sleeping in a basement that smelled weird, next to a noisy boiler that roared on and off during the night, being dripped on by what may or may not have been toilet water. But other than that, we were the picture of hospitality. Aside from the screaming baby at 3 AM. And the fussy water heater. You get the picture.

But, in spite of it all, I almost believe them when they say they had a great time. God knows I had a great time. It was balm for the soul to be with my sister again, and man, did I need it. In addition to lounging in the warm house with bourbon and eggnog, we visited North Pole - a Christmas themed town near Fairbanks - the University Museum of the North, and Chena Hot Springs - an amazing resort about an hour north.

Here are the highlights:




After a dreary month, both personally and environmentally, I am hoping to return to regular blogging for all three of you who tune in (Hi Mom). Winter is getting interesting and I'm eager to complain about it publicly.