Snow

It snowed... in september... today after church. I thought the little snow flakes were dust or maybe even pollen (at least until I remembered it was hovering around freezing) and then I realized that it was snow! It was kind of exciting I admit. Secretly, I like snow until christmas anyway (or whenever I am snowboarding). I am a little leery about snow in september though. Thankfully I don't think it's anywhere near sticking... at least not for another week or so. I don't think I can handle snow boots in september. That would be a bit much.

Fairbanks, AK

Well, one marriage and one move later, I am now living even closer to the North Pole. I have relocated to the stunningly beautiful-ish town of Fairbanks, Alaska! So in case you are wondering... here are some fun facts about Fairbanks (according to Wikipedia)

1. Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior of Alaska
2. Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska after Anchorage
3. In 2008, the city population was 35,132 people while the entire metropolitan areas population was 97,970 (I have no idea what the metropolitan area even means)
4. It is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which is the oldest college in Alaska.
5. It was founded in 1901 by Captain E.T. Barnette while he was trying to set up a trading post
6. It is classified as having a Sub-Arctic Climate. Meaning it has long bitter winters (yay), and short (yay) warm (YAYYAYAYAYAY) summers.
7. The Snowpack is usually established by October 18th and stays until May
8.The Highest recorded temperature in Fairbanks was 99 degrees F, and the lowest was -66 degrees F
9. At the winter solstice Fairbanks receives 3 hours and 43 minutes of sunlight.
10. At the summer solstice Fairbanks receives 21 hours and 49 minutes of direct sunlight.



So there you go... some interesting things for me to look forward to. Like frigid winter temperatures, and darkness... Should make for some interesting adventures. Did I mention you can see Russia from my house? :P