We knew this week was going to be crazy.
Josh had a meeting scheduled for Monday in Mountain Village
(a 25 minute plane ride away)
which is where our district office is.
He is also needed for training Thursday & Friday in Mountain,
leaving him home with us for only Tuesday & Wednesday.
Then the weather rolled in.
And Josh's Monday evening charter home was canceled.
Luckily, living in the bush, you learn to be prepared,
so he has everything he needs to survive the night away from home.
And he's extra lucky that our best good friend Susan lives in Mountain,
and doesn't mind the company.
We miss you, babe!
In the mean time,
this mama's on her own!
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I am putting together a "Living in the Bush" post and would love to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to leave them in the comments section, email me, or leave a comment on Facebook. I look forward to seeing what you want to know!
I'm so curious about rural Alaska living! One thing that I wonder about is: Is it difficult to eat healthily? I can imagine that finding fresh veggies and non-processed foods in the middle of winter wouldn't be an easy task! How do people stay healthy and fit?...Thanks--Love reading about your adorable fam and your adventures up there. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about where people there give birth? Is it mostly homebirth? With all of the weather delays it sounds tricky to get to a hospital.
ReplyDeleteIdeas for blog posts:
ReplyDeleteWhat about how your house/school housing is built and allotted. (Up on pylons?...are the building materials flown in...are you accommodations new...where did staff live before these were built...how many homes for staff...are the costs subsidized.) I know you can't share confidential info, but it would be interesting to learn about that.
It would also be interesting to know about the rocks, hills, mountains and vegetation the surrounds you. Can people hike? Is it safe to walk away from town? Three little boys would probably limit hikes, but do people get out and enjoy nature?
Just suggestions. Thanks for writing!
Hunting is a way of life for those who live in the Alaskan bush. What is your favorite wild game? Did Josh hunt before you moved to Marshall? When will you start allowing the boys to go hunting with their dad and others in the village?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you do with clothes, toys, etc. that the boys outgrow?
And a fun question: if you could have any big city luxury (restaurant, movie theatre, big box store) come to Marshall, what would it be?
Thanks for continually sharing your amazing adventures!
Here are some questions for you. :) I'd like to know more about prices of food, flights and living in general in Alaska. Do you keep a list of things you need to order elsewhere or do you just "know" what you need? :) Is gluten free food widely available in Alaska? Are you planning on staying in Alaska for good? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat is the best thing about living there and what is the worst? Can you elaborate on that topic? Do you feel quite isolated or does daily life keep you too busy for feeling that way?
ReplyDeleteDoes your housing come furnished? How do people bring furniture in for their homes? Also, how on earth do you entertain three boys indoors all day, every day? I have two kids, a boy and a girl, and they go crazy if I keep them indoor for even an afternoon! I am impressed that you can do it! Also, more on local food availability and prices! Thanks - so interesting to read about your life in Alaska!
ReplyDeleteExpanding on Katie's question: Do they do garage sales there?
ReplyDeleteWhat about clothes? Do people make their own clothes/shop when they're out of town/shop online only, or does the store carry clothing?
Have any of you developed an accent?
Does school ever get cancelled because of weather?
ReplyDeleteHow many bears, moose, or other wild animals have you seen? Does the village freak out? What happens?
How much $$ have you spent in just shipping alone since living in Alaska?
How overwhelming is it now when you go to a 'normal' city?
How often to you shop at the co-op? What are some of the items that they always have? If you have a strong craving, do you treat yourself, no matter the cost?
Is your health any different since living there? Do you have dry skin now? I have the itchiest dry skin since moving to Michigan! Or anything like that?
Are there villagers who've never left - I know kids probably, but adults?
How much would you pay if someone came to your door with Panda Express? :)
Since we're expecting again, I'm also curious about birth! Does the village have a midwife, or is the clinic equipped to handle everything? Do they try to fly women out to go to a hospital? Will your village ever get a Dr?
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned Wasilla recently. Would Josh like to be transferred to a larger city? Is that the goal of most bush teachers, or do some want to stay in the bush until retirement? I know how stressful waiting for teaching contracts to come in! Is that something that will change after Josh gets more senority, or is it always unstable in the bush? How many teachers are Alaskans vs from the lower 48?