Why I Live in Alaska - Part III

Submitted by: Tammy Gifford (former Delta Junction/Fairbanks Resident, temporarily in California) I wrote this a few days ago in my journal. It really is not about why I live in Alaska but more of the things I miss not living there

I dont like Urban Cities, the big ones that never end. Things are too fast, too crowded, too loud, too dangerous..................
I miss the little pleasures of rural Alaska (even big Ol' Fairbanks)
I miss the Ice Dogs!
I miss the Blue Loon comedy nights
I miss the THAI food!
I miss people who speak english
I miss real food and real service from restaurants
I miss long stretches of road with no cars
I miss gravel roadsI miss WEATHER!
I miss Snow
I miss wood stoves
I miss good schools
I miss friendly peopleI miss wide open spaces
I miss hearing the neighborhood dogs barking all night (here you get sirens all night)
I miss drivers who EARNED their license
I miss drivers who use their blinkers
I miss left turns on a Green Light
I miss the Crisp crunch of snow on a cold night
I miss the Northern Lights
I miss wearing my snuggly winter coat
I miss sledding
I miss tourist seasonI miss icicles
I miss clean public restrooms that you can use without a Key
I miss good playgrounds
I miss watching my kids play in the yard and getting good and dirty
I miss my garden
I miss having pets
I miss good drinking water from the "tap" even if we had to haul it ourselves
I miss grocery stores who actually get new cashiers if there are more then 3 in line
I miss gas station hotdogs
I miss drive-thru banking (atm's and tellers)
I miss drive-thru drop boxes at the library and post office
I miss people who know where Alaska is and dont ask how the weather is "down there"
I miss the military base being so close
I miss the 11 o'clock news reporting on the Whole State

Did I say I missed Alaska?