We're going to what???

Once upon a time, a middle aged couple from the southern Midwest had the opportunity of a lifetime...move to alaska...in September...just in time for winter. Should we go? Should we stay? Definitely - GO! We can't pass this up.

And so we begin house hunting, packing and planning the move. What to do with the boy (Squirt the Bichon Frise) - how do we get him to Alaska. We could fly but that would be a long flight for the little buddy. There's the Alaska Marine Highway - kind of like a cruise but wait - the Squirt has to stay in the car for how long? Well why not drive. It will be early September - past most of the tourist rush. Will the roads be OK? Everyone thinks we need to get a Milepost (http://www.themilepost.com/) in order to successfully make the trip.

With this as the background and because I have received tons of questions from friends and family regarding the trip, climate and general information plus the fact I don't want to forget the things Robert and I experience here, I have opted to give blogging a try. I intend to start the story with what I remember of the trip here and the various things that have happened and the humor found in them. Stop by and check in with us every now and then...