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Hi,This is my first web page.I'm 28 from Alaska but I don't live there anymore.I miss it very much.I am part Eskimo,(which part I'm not sure).Ther are many things about Alaska that are not talked about much.These are what interests me the most.I'll be adding stories here as I go along,so feel free to email me some of your own.I'll give you credit and post them until my 20 mb runs out. Alaska really is the last frontier.The only problem with that is being a frontier may sound romantic but it can be a very dangerous place.It can also be a very lonely place,the ratio of men to women is 10 to 1.They say in Alaska you never lose your wife you just lose your turn.Some of these things aside Alaska is the most beautiful place I've ever been.I've thumbed all over the country so I've got a pretty good idea of what I'm talking about.The only two places I can think of that can compare in majesty are the Oregon coast and Sedona Arizona.Well thats enought back ground lets tell a story. THE OLD MAN The old man knew what he was doing.It was winter time and cars allways sound funny when it's this cold,right? Besides we're on a major highway.The Richardson as a matter of fact,one of the only highways in Alaska. "the car sounds funny grampa."Said the child. "I know,they allways sound funny when it's cold."The old man stated much too emphaticly for his own ear,or that of his wifes. "dear,don't you think we should go back to that gas station we passed?" "Don't the mountains look pretty,boy?"He stated,with a slight edge to his voice. She just sighed knowing this was a male thing,and that everything would be fine. Just then the engine got really loud and he could feel the power draining from the rental car. "shit!" "John!don't-" "sorry honey,this stupid car."He said genuinely sorry that his grandson had heard him curse. "grampa why is the car stupid?"said the boy. He thought for a moment then said,"well,these cars are not supposed to break down." Now he had to figure out how to get out of this place.It had to be at least 25 below out there.He should have turned back. "we'll just have to wait for some one to come by,it shouldn't be long."I hope. So he waited.And waited. "grampa,I'm cold." "well then I'll turn up the heater."He said,knowing it was going to get much colder as the sun sets early in the afternoon this far north.How did I get us into this mess. Somebody has to be along soon.The thought of shivering in this car all night was not apealing,but this was a major highway surely somebody will drive by. A car!!He would flag it down and they would be eating a hot lunch in the next town soon. "I'll be right back."He said. "I love you John,don't get hit."She said almost jokingly. She had begun to worry.She had heard stories of stranded motorists in Alaska. As he steped out of the car he slammed the door a little hard trying to close it fast so as not to let too much cold in,an exercise in futility.That's when he realized the car was an Alaskan State Trooper,thank God!He also realized that he wasn't going to stop as he almost did get hit trying to wave him down!The trooper waved politely on the way by.Now he knew he was in trouble.Wasn't there a law that says you have to stop and render assistance during the winter months in Alaska?He was so shocked that he just stood there mouth agape watching the car disapear.Slowly he realized how much trouble he was really in.Walking back to the car he was trying to think of something reassuring to say when he caught sight of his wifes eyes.There was nothing he could say to that. "well."she said as he got back in. "well what?,you saw it.what was I supposed to do,jump in front of the car?" "what's wrong granma?"said the boy innocently. "nothing,we just have to wait a little longer." As the night got colder he realized he would have to go for help in the morning,it was just too cold to be wandering down the road in the dark. They were reasonably warm in the car and the child,who was good natured,seemed to take it in stride only cried once when he was hungry.Alaska didn't seem so threatening in the morning though. "well we've got a decision to make" he said. "we can wait here,we can all walk towards the next town together or I can go for help while you wait here." "We're going together"She said in a tone that gave no room for discusion. "Allright then lets go!!"He wanted to sound brave for the boy but he was an old man and years of sunday football,chips and beer,(coupled with the neighbor kid who would do just about any amount of work for twenty bucks), hadn't helped his figure or his wind for that matter. As they walked along he knew they had better find something soon because the cold was allready affecting his body.It was getting hard to carry the boy,and his breathing was getting more laboured.As the sun set they decided to head back to the car.He gave the boy to his wife.He could tell the frostbite was setting in because of the tingling on his nose,this was bad, very bad.The boy was quiet though. "how is he dear?"he said. "he's dead dear" When they found the woman and the child they were huddled in a snow bank frozen stiff.The old man had turned off towards the middle of nowhere and kept walking till he fell. If they had walked another hundred feet over the next rise they would have seen the lights of the lodge.Alaska takes three more.The State Trooper was under investigation last I heard. This story is based on fact but is a work of fiction. I apologise if anyone is offended,a story like this should be a lesson in being prepared. | ||||||||||||||||
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