We decided to get a jump start on our final year in Unalakleet (you’ll be hearing “final year” from me a lot this coming year, as I’ll be laying it on thick!). Anyway, we left Valdez around 9:00 this morning and were in Anchorage before 10:00. We rented a car and headed straight to Costco. Now our bank account is empty. Actually, I think we did pretty well. We wanted to stock up on dry, non-perishable items for next year so we wouldn’t have to in the fall. We ended up mailing 7 boxes and took two totes as luggage. Mailing stuff is pretty cheap – our boxes were around 50 lbs. and averaged a $10 shipping charge. It ends up being quite a bit cheaper than buying stuff here in town. …As April will tell you, everything in Unalakleet costs $8 🙂
Our shopping and shipping trip took all of our time, and we headed back to the airport at 2 to get our luggage checked in for the flight. We then headed to the board room for a comfy chair and a snack.
The flight to Unalkleet was pretty quick, and I think I dozed most of the time. Had to catch up on sleep after a wonderful time in Valdez. If only we had more time!!!
It’s 9:40 PM and very light here. We’ve now got over 17 hours of visible light. My body just doesn’t get it. I’m going to have to fight myself to fall asleep.
Dad says the weather at home continues to be beautiful I’m happy for all enjoying it, and know my time is coming soon! I can’t believe I’ll be home in less than a month. I can’t wait!
Hope you’re all well.
Took a look at your quilting project. Erin, it’s great! I think it came out pretty good.
Glad to know you and Bill had such a great time in Valdez.
Talked to April this morning as she was driving to Babbitt. She told me you may be coming home around the 13th of May! That’s exciting news for your ol’ ma! That means there’s even less time than I thought – less than a month per your blog! Hip, hip – hooooooray!