Subaru Nation

Well we have had a week to hang out in Fairbanks and try on the clothes of a new town for a little while. It has been mostly good. When crossing in to Alaska one is aware that a lot has changed and very little has changed. Roads are in constant construction and upheaval, cost of food is still high as is gas. The local public radio station has mostly the same announcers as when we left 4 years ago and Fairbanks summers still rock. Of course rainy Augusts and the standard fair fare goes on as usual...

Things that have changed include a new country station broadcasting from Ester - a mix of old school and new school country that while sometimes a little much on the patriotic/right wing bent manages to be a decent station most of the time. UAF has upgraded its roads and made getting around campus a little easier. The Korean restaurant brightened its space and still produces quality Korean food. A new Thai rest. has opened up on the corner of ester dome rd. strange location but apparently quality food.

Selling the car proved to be easier than expected - hence the title of this blog. Post a decent subaru for sale and get ready for the phone and email to take off. Today a mechanic inspected and someone has agreed to buy for a little below our asking price. That would not have happened in Seattle so we are glad we waited. Demand was high so we could get what we wanted. Glad the process is almost over.

As for our property nothing has changed. The same tenants are there and hope to be there another year. My job this week is to dig a new hole for the outhouse - Shapoopy! - I can't wait! The house is holding up well and we are on the search for someone willing to do odd jobs on the house.

So for now we take small hikes on the nice days and visit friends in the evenings. The mosquito bites on Joon's face are finally disappearing and he seems happy in the same but different fairbanks. Until next entry - Party on!