Going to Anchorage!

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 03:50 PM

OK, so I just bought my plane ticket for Anchorage. I'm going in September for work (the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Fall Meeting - more like client development than work), and I'll be there September 11 through the 14th, leaving at 12:30 AM on the 15th, arriving back in Tallahassee at 3:30 that afternoon. I'll be pretty much by myself (my office's managing partner is going, but he's taking the family and is doing a cruise up to Anchorage).

So....who's been and what's to see? What is mandatory sightseeing? Good restaurants? I'm renting a car in case I need to drive to cool places to go.

I'm very much looking forward to the trip. My wife's none to pleased that I'm leaving her at home with the kids, but she doesn't want to take our 5 year old out of school, and I can't imagine two 11+ hour trips with a 5 year old and 4 month old being that much fun. The sacrifices we must make...

Fritz · 05-26-2004, 03:56 PM

Don't forget to visit the Spankerage

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 03:58 PM

*gets list*

Check!

BTW, I'm too lazy to go to the PM screen, so...the package is in the mail today. Sorry for the delay. Kids. What can I say?

finkenst · 05-26-2004, 03:58 PM

go see the penguins.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 03:59 PM

I'm thinking about reaching out and touching Russia.

finkenst · 05-26-2004, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I'm thinking about reaching out and touching Russia.

hope you pack your insulated wetsuit.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 04:03 PM

Walrus costume.

WSUCougar · 05-26-2004, 04:03 PM

These are kinda cool...

albionmoonlight · 05-26-2004, 04:04 PM

I spent a year in Fairbanks. There are much prettier places in the State. Not worth taking the time to go to Fairbanks unless you want to stop on your way to the Arctic Circle.

Make sure that you go to Denali National Park while you are in the state.

The Moose's Tooth is a pretty good pizza joint in Anchorage.

If you do go to Fairbanks, the best two places to eat are The Hilltop Truck Stop and Tacks (great pie) (though I heard that Tacks burned down after I left).

I have not been--but I have heard that Juneau is one of the most amazing places on Earth. Might be easier, quicker, and less expensive to get there than to Russia.

I hear that the legal market there is pretty open, so if you fall in love with it, you will not have a problem finding a job. Good luck.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 04:07 PM

I'd make Rob Morrow look like Grizzly Adams. Don't think I could get the wife and kids to move there, in any event.

Desnudo · 05-26-2004, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I'd make Rob Morrow look like Grizzly Adams. Don't think I could get the wife and kids to move there, in any event.

Who needs a wife and kids? You'll live off the land using nothing but your wits and a buck knife.

WSUCougar · 05-26-2004, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Make sure that you go to Denali National Park while you are in the state.

That'd be a haul, but here's the info if you want to go:

Denali National Park

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

Who needs a wife and kids? You'll live off the land using nothing but your wits and a buck knife.

I'm afraid if I attempted to take off without the family, the buck knife would wind up buried in my wits.

thealmighty · 05-26-2004, 04:26 PM

Spent a couple of weeks in and around Anchorage years ago. My brother-in-law and family lived there forever (Corps of Engineers guy) so we stayed at his house and used his camper, etc....

So cool to look out the back door at 2 a.m. and see (cuz it's light) the mountains towering with their snow capped peaks (in early July).

If at all possible, DO go to Denali. It is incredible. If I had web space (and a scanner), I would post AMAZING pictures, as we got lucky and had clear weather.

I.HEART.ALASKA.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 04:46 PM

It doesn't look THAT far away from Anchorage. I'll have to check it out to see if it's feasible or not. Since I have to check out on the morning of the 14th and my plane doesn't leave until midnight, I might just take that entire day to do some sightseeing.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2004, 04:51 PM

Bah, it looks like it's 250 miles away. I don't know if I can swing that. We'll see. I've got 3 months to plan. Perhaps Fritz can concoct an evil plan for me to escape for 2 days without anyone noticing...

albionmoonlight · 05-26-2004, 05:32 PM

There are some interesting places on the Keani Pennisula, though I don't know their names. That will be a bit closer to Anchorage. With three months to plan, you should be able to find some pretty kick ass stuff pretty close by.

albionmoonlight · 05-26-2004, 05:33 PM

dola--

It's really spelled Kenai Peninsula

Samdari · 05-26-2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Fall Meeting

Oooh, can I go?

EDIT: I spent about 3 weeks in Anchorage in January. It was really depressing. Of course, I was working all night, so I spent the 3-4 hours of sunlight a day asleep. I don't rememer anything terribly interesting to do there. The restaurants I remember were very expensive, although the Sourdough Mining Company was pretty decent food for the money, but hardly fine dining. It is right next to Alaska Wild Berry Products which makes some pretty kick ass homemade candy, and you can get your picture taken with the world's largest chocolate waterfall as the background. Enthralled yet?

If I were to name one memorable attraction, it would have been the Great Alaskan Bush Company, link xx'ed for obvious reasons.

hxxp://www.akbushcompany.com/

If you enjoy a good strip club, this becomes a can't miss attraction. It is by far the best one I have ever been to.

Ksyrup · 08-31-2004, 05:16 PM

I'm leaving next week for Alaska (by way of Miami, actually). At this point, it looks like I'm going to have Tuesday th 14th to do whatever I want. I'm planning to rent a car in the morning, and drop it off at the airport at around 10pm (my flight is at 12:35 am).

So, I've got 12 or so hours to tool around. I'm thinking about driving the Seward Highway and stopping at a bunch of places along the way. It's 125 miles one-way, so I should have plenty of time to make the trip and get back. Otherwise, I don't think I can get to Denali and back in one day. It'll give me an excuse to go back to Alaska, though.

For those in the know, is the Seward Highway a decent trip to make, given my restrictions? Anything I absolutely need to see along the way?

05-26-2004, 03:56 PM	#2
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Don't forget to visit the Spankerage __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

05-26-2004, 03:58 PM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	gets list Check! BTW, I'm too lazy to go to the PM screen, so...the package is in the mail today. Sorry for the delay. Kids. What can I say? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-26-2004, 03:59 PM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'm thinking about reaching out and touching Russia. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-26-2004, 04:03 PM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Walrus costume. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-26-2004, 04:03 PM	#8
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	These are kinda cool... __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

05-26-2004, 03:58 PM	#4
finkenst College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: usually sunny SoCal	go see the penguins.

05-26-2004, 04:04 PM	#9
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I spent a year in Fairbanks. There are much prettier places in the State. Not worth taking the time to go to Fairbanks unless you want to stop on your way to the Arctic Circle. Make sure that you go to Denali National Park while you are in the state. The Moose's Tooth is a pretty good pizza joint in Anchorage. If you do go to Fairbanks, the best two places to eat are The Hilltop Truck Stop and Tacks (great pie) (though I heard that Tacks burned down after I left). I have not been--but I have heard that Juneau is one of the most amazing places on Earth. Might be easier, quicker, and less expensive to get there than to Russia. I hear that the legal market there is pretty open, so if you fall in love with it, you will not have a problem finding a job. Good luck.

05-26-2004, 04:07 PM	#10
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'd make Rob Morrow look like Grizzly Adams. Don't think I could get the wife and kids to move there, in any event. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-26-2004, 04:26 PM	#14
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	Spent a couple of weeks in and around Anchorage years ago. My brother-in-law and family lived there forever (Corps of Engineers guy) so we stayed at his house and used his camper, etc.... So cool to look out the back door at 2 a.m. and see (cuz it's light) the mountains towering with their snow capped peaks (in early July). If at all possible, DO go to Denali. It is incredible. If I had web space (and a scanner), I would post AMAZING pictures, as we got lucky and had clear weather. I.HEART.ALASKA. __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

05-26-2004, 04:46 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	It doesn't look THAT far away from Anchorage. I'll have to check it out to see if it's feasible or not. Since I have to check out on the morning of the 14th and my plane doesn't leave until midnight, I might just take that entire day to do some sightseeing. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-26-2004, 04:51 PM	#16
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Bah, it looks like it's 250 miles away. I don't know if I can swing that. We'll see. I've got 3 months to plan. Perhaps Fritz can concoct an evil plan for me to escape for 2 days without anyone noticing... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-26-2004, 05:32 PM	#17
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	There are some interesting places on the Keani Pennisula, though I don't know their names. That will be a bit closer to Anchorage. With three months to plan, you should be able to find some pretty kick ass stuff pretty close by.

05-26-2004, 05:33 PM	#18
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	dola-- It's really spelled Kenai Peninsula

08-31-2004, 05:16 PM	#20
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'm leaving next week for Alaska (by way of Miami, actually). At this point, it looks like I'm going to have Tuesday th 14th to do whatever I want. I'm planning to rent a car in the morning, and drop it off at the airport at around 10pm (my flight is at 12:35 am). So, I've got 12 or so hours to tool around. I'm thinking about driving the Seward Highway and stopping at a bunch of places along the way. It's 125 miles one-way, so I should have plenty of time to make the trip and get back. Otherwise, I don't think I can get to Denali and back in one day. It'll give me an excuse to go back to Alaska, though. For those in the know, is the Seward Highway a decent trip to make, given my restrictions? Anything I absolutely need to see along the way? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 08-31-2004 at 05:17 PM.

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