I'm somewhat envious and am one of those who think you are going to have A Great Adventure! Sounds like you are a spunky girl! :-)

I'm sure the company/clinic has advised you on everything you need to bring. I have a good friend who has had to move to the Dallas/Ft Worth area for medical treatment that wasn't available in Alaska. He lived there over 25 years and has such wonderful stories. One of my favorite ones was his shooting a grizzly on his front porch trying to crawl through a window into his living room. He said the bear tasted wonderful as it had been feeding mostly on berries.
After a few years his wife divorced him so she could move to the lower states. I guess not everyone likes Alaska.
After talking to him I would suggest you take a gun sufficient to kill a bear with, not just one for birds, although a town of 700 people ought to have someone else to take care of large animals in town - but I would personally want
to have my own and lots of ammo. And when you leave you can probably sell it if you want to.

I have visited Alaska - my in-laws moved there about 25 years ago - they live on an island and you must boat or fly in - the weather doesn't always cooperate so sometimes shipments can take a while. Everyone has told you about the shipping - Alaska usually cost more and when it says "Free Shipping" that usually doesn't include Alaska or Hawaii. My sister-in-law lived in Fairbanks for years - the most necessary item for those long winters is a light therapy lamp - I am sure you know about those - they can greatly improve your mood and help with those long winter months. The rest you will learn as you go along - there are many natives that will help you along - Good luck and enjoy your time in Alaska.

What is the name of the place you are moving to? I live in Juneau, Alaska and agree with the lady from Anchorage. There are ways to be able to quilt and meet other quilters. It would be fun to hear of your adventures in your new town or village.

Wait until he freezes his ars off and then he will want those quilts.

It does sound like a great adventure. I hope you'll be able to keep us posted along the way. I'm pretty much of a homebody who likes living uncomfortable and possibly risky adventures vicariously! As suggested earlier, a warm sleeping bag seems vital. Why not stuff it full of quilting supplies for the trip? Have a wonderful time! I hope you'll enjoy it immensely.

I enjoyed reading about your new journey/adventure. It sounds like you have a lot of skills that will come in handy up there and you seem excited and ready to go. Good luck to you and if you do have internet access, post here so we can keep up with you.

It was most enjoyable to read about your adventure. Your DH wants to keep things that remind him of you. That's marvelous. What do you plan to take to remind you of him? For 35 years, we've lived a-ways from "town". We always have "plan B" for times of no electricity, plenty of supplies on hand during snow conditions. Trips to town are kept to a minimum, especially with gas prices. We've adjusted to this situation, because we like where we live. Sounds like you're looking forward to the adventure, and adaptable to the challenges. Have fun!

I live in Kenai, AK--3 hours south of Anchorage. My son lives in Bethel. My Viking dealer visits Bethel for classes. I don't know if they have a fabric shop but she says there are a lot of quilters out there. I do not know where they buy their fabrics. I do know that a lady who lived about an hour drive from me used to own a fabric store and she lives in Bethel now. Hope you can meet up with some of these folks. Good luck with your move.

I think it's a great adventure that you are about to set out on and only wish I had half the courage to take that first step. There is a show called Air Alaska that my hubby and I watch whenever we can. The show is based in Unakleet but they fly all over rural Alaska including Bethel. You might be able to get some glimpses of where you will be if you can watch a few episodes.

I think what you are doing to help the kids up there is awesome. On the show they had to transport a casket of a young man who had committed sucided then went to say that 1 in 4 of their children will attempt and follow thru with suicide. That made me cry. If you have internet up there and find you need some quilts sent shoot me a PM I would be happy to send you one or two to help out your new community.

Tell the Tweeto's they have watchers in Houston :-)

Good Luck on your Adventure
Tammy