Why Hello... We’re from Alaska!
It’s finally February and 2021 is moving along fairly well for both Michelle and Suzanne to this point. One thing that Michelle is particularly looking forward to is going back to visit her house in Alaska, and that trip is the inspiration for today’s episode. Having lived for many years in Alaska, our hosts have received a number of interesting comments and questions about the state, and today they share these along with their responses and, of course, their many stories that just naturally spring up during the discussion. They begin by reviewing their first experiences in Alaska and then engage in responding to the many questions that have come their way over the years. In the process, they recount stories of ‘Binky’, the reality of wildlife in Alaska, and bear and moose encounters. They also offer some insight into its geography, its state bird and flower, termination dust, and some of the great aspects of Alaska. Our hosts also review a few of the weirder questions and comments they have received before finishing up by expressing the pride they have in this great state. Today’s episode really is all about everything you wanted to know about Alaska that some people weren’t afraid to ask, and Suzanne and Michelle take the opportunity to set the record straight in the most heartfelt and humorous way imaginable.
Episode Highlights: · Michelle and Suzanne’s first experiences with Alaska · Questions people ask when they discover they’re from Alaska · The story of Binky · The reality of wildlife in Alaska · Michelle’s most terrifying bear story · Bear and moose encounters in Alaska · The geography of Alaska · The state bird and flower of Alaska · Termination dust · Weird questions and comments they have received · Some of the great things about Alaska · Jeff’s pride in Alaska
Quotes: “I really might have believed that I would be taking a dogsled to school.” “I felt like we looked like the Beverly Hillbillies or something.” “You’re usually in pretty close proximity with anyone in Alaska.” “I imagine it can get pretty chilly at your house sometimes when you’re playing nursemaid.” “We see a lot of wildlife in our day-to-day life.” “One of them did get attacked and had some damage done to a particular unit that is important to a male.” “When you’re visiting Alaska, you’re dealing with true wildlife…you’re not dealing with a Disneyland version of it.” “When I am restricted, I always think I have to go to the bathroom.” “When they talk about mama bears – they’re fierce! Don’t mess with their babies.” “You could see moose a couple times a day!” “It takes a long time to get anywhere in Alaska.” “The odds here are good, but the goods are odd.” “He would get welts the size of half dollars.” “You lose track of time.” “As an interior designer, that kind of makes me cringe.” “We don’t ship internationally.” “I really love it when people ask me about Alaska.” “We’re from Alaska!”
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