I'm happy you are getting a lawn! Suggestion: move those black drain tubes from one spot to another so that the seedlings underneath the tubes can see the sunlight. Otherwise you will have paths of dead grass where those tubes are. No growth. Maybe even raise them up off the ground on little work benches or X stands.
We have been hitting below 0 for a couple of winters here in Kentucky but no where as bad as you all and I can't handle the cold so much I can't imagine what it is like there and we are paying around the 3 to 5 dollars a gallon for gas and I would not be able to travel much there but I do love the videos you all give it is beautiful there but I think I will stay here I love you guys stay safe.
When you guys read the Question" Are Alaskans Friendly? My answer is Yes, they're names are Burt&Jessica Somers. I don't know them personally but I can tell that they are amazing people.
Hello from Anchorage! I'd like to add that I think Alaskans are generally friendly as well. If I dare speak for everyone in my state 😁, we want visitors to have a good time. Of course, we have a cross-section of all kinds of people, just like everywhere, but generally Alaskans are pleasant.
Loved the Q&A... You have no idea how helpful your vlogs have been to us over the years! Three trips and 5 years in the planning, we start our 4000 mile move to Alaska this weekend! One week to go, we're pumped!!!
One thing you can do for your lawn is bury the black tubing all the way out to the woods. It's call french gutters. We did that and worked great when our gutters would flood our yard. Just a suggestion. Love you all!!!
I'm sure its a completely different scenario in Alaska, but here in KY when we plant grass seed (including hydroseeding like you all had done) we typically cover it with hay/straw to keep the moisture in and to slow down any running water to prevent the seeds from washing away.
My family started watching your videos when we lived in Arizona. We have 2 toddlers and we were so impressed and somehow drawn to Alaska, that we ended up moving to Anchorage so thank you! Anyhow we will be taking a short trip to Fairbanks after mostly sheltering in place and I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a fun activity that we can do safely while social distancing. My kids actually remember Fairbanks by name because of your videos so they are super excited lol! I've been meaning to tell you guys how much we appreciate the wholesome content, from a family that's sticking together and relying on God through the ups and downs so thanks again♥️
We have the black tile from our eves spouting as well. We simply buried it a few feet out from the house to prevent washouts. You can mow over it that way..bonus!
When I was stationed in the late 70's at Ft Wainwright (Fairbanks), and in the winters, I would go out in my car right in the base parking lot and spend hours watching the Northern Lights and also in the winter one can get radio stations from all over the Lower 48 states. I would get stations in the mid west and could get KGO 810 AM in San Francisco all winter. And with not leaving the parking, our cars are plugged in all the time and I had a heater inside my car also, as I did not have cloth seats, I had Leather seats but at anything below zero those seats are hard as a rock!!! So why I had the heater inside my car to try and keep them warmed up some. What a great time!!
I loved Alaska when we visited several years ago. I’m a native Coloradan, and the mountains, snow in the winter time, green in the summer, snow machining, and such made me fall in love with Alaska so much more. Do you guys have blackout blinds in your bedrooms? The people we stayed with had blackout blinds for the summer time
I am from northern Montana and live in the mountains Our weather is extreme as yours is with the exception of extreme wind. So it may be -30 with a 60-70 mph so the wind chill is -1000 or something. lol you know when the snow squeeks it is cold. The greatest lesson my mom taught me is to dress for the weather outside not inside. Sure you may only be going 10 miles down the road to the neighbors house but if you get stranded in a storm it is lifesaving if you are bundled up in layers.
The two major things I miss about living in Alaska is how friendly and helpful people are and the weather/ meaning all year round feels so clean and fresh and the harsh winters means no big bugs! Living in Texas the people here our rougher around the edges in attitude as well as the big bugs, snakes and scorpions are just awful....and the heat with humidity is just awful. Alaska is where I long to be.
Haven't ever been to Canada?? That really amazes me. We live in Whitehorse, Yukon and have travelled all over Alaska numerous times,and visit Skagway and Haines all the time for summer camping and hiking. Our kids have also played in soccer tournaments in Juneau,Anchorage and Fairbanks numerous times. Broaden your horizons...when covid is over ....check out Dawson City, Whitehorse and other parts of your neighbouring country/territory!
If the lawn doesn’t completely take, you should dig a small trench and drop tube in, then cover and reseed, this was water is running way from house you can even insulate tube before dropping for freeze issues
We are so thankful we decided to put our younger 2 in an online program at the beginning of last school year so they weren't affected by the shutdown. We are continuing with it this year. Our school uses some of the programs I've seen you use. We absolutely LOVE it!! We are going to be 101 here in the PNW, Oregon. YIKES. We just got a In n Out near us in Oregon and will be getting a chick fil a in the next few months! SO excited!! Come visit northwest Oregon and we can have lunch together!!
Most winter cold weather boots are rated at a certain temperature while at a moderate walking speed. So if you are standing still or in the case of hunting boots rated for -100 are good down to about 0 to -20.
Our winters here in New Brunswick, Canada (we bordered with the eastern side of Maine) generally run from November to the end of April as well (where we actually have an accumulation of snow on the ground). We also call our snow machines snowmobiles or "skidoo" which is a technically a brand name. It's kind of like calling tissue "kleenex".
I absolutely love the videos that ya'll make. I have been watching on and off for about a year now. I just now am commenting lol. I'm 23 and in college, you guys inspire me so much to strive for success. AND it is very nice to see that yall try to put God first in all you do!
One thing I can say is that Anchorage cold and Delta Jct. or Fairbanks/interior cold are two different animals. When I lived in Alaska both in HS and when I served at Ft. Greely the cold was way different. I personally would rather be out in -30 at Delta or the interior rather than at -14 in Anchorage. The wet cold of Anchorage goes right through ur clothes. Same clothes in Delta and I am warm. So u would need more wind resistant clothes in Anchorage to stay warm.
I love these Q & A’s! Me and my husband have been to Alaska twice and planning to come back again next year....such a beautiful place! We tell everyone that pictures do it no justice; you have to go there and experience it first hand! We visited North Pole (and The Santa Claus House) on both our visits....love your town! Hope to be back there again next summer. My husband is retiring next April, so an extended stay in Alaska, is in our discussions.
Q&A is extremely helpful. Many states have almost none of these things, and moving up there can be daunting. Learning even small tips and facts goes a long way!
I'm in Kentucky and we don't have a National sports team either :( We are a basketball state so I'm hoping we get a professional team at some point! Love you videos!
Aside from the daylight/darkness, Wyoming is so much like Alaska. Climate wise, way of life, culturally. I love learning more and more about Alaska through your videos! Keep it up, guys.
I have been to Alaska 3 times in the early '90's. Usually in Anchorage and Eagle River; however, the last time I was there we went to Fairbanks. It was in late June, and I swear it was 97 degrees. We stopped at McDonald's and ate lunch. I got a milkshake, and because of the heat and condensation on the cup, my thumb went through it. Milkshake everywhere. (McDonald's used paper cups for their milkshakes back then.) I love Alaska. Have family in Eagle River. Love your videos.
Yes please come visit us in Canada some day! I live in Alberta & I honestly love it. I feel very blessed to be a Canadian. I definitely love visiting other countries & even other provinces here in Canada (especially British Columbia, I have many relatives in Vancouver) but there is something about Alberta that is just great. My favourite places in Alberta are Edmonton (my home town) Canmore, Banff & Lake Louise!
I love Canada in the extreme. As we begin our drive from North to South I feel my breathing change. I'm so homesick for Canada right now. The Canadians are the most wonderful people in the world. Canada changes me into a nicer person. I love it. The animals often are near the road.
The school year in Albuquerque is 4 days on for half of the kids and four for other half. In Rio Rancho two days for some kids and 2 days for others with the kids will having to do school work at home. My sister is school nurse and she is going to be taking Temps as the kids enter the building .
Happy Wednesday, Somers. I hope you’re having a good summer. I see that you’re answering series of questions that people asked about Alaska, Costco and Winter. As a former Fairbanks, Alaska local resident, I dealt with a lot of Winter snow, but things have changed ever since I moved out of Fairbanks, Alaska. I dedicate my life to Fairbanks, Alaska. You Somers continue on your road on getting that Giant Gold Play Button. Imagine having that Giant Gold Play Button.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Floridian here...I love hearing you guys talk about the "heat" in the summer!!! It's been cooler here at 90. Our "Real feel" was in the triple-digits the other week!! Love your channel!!
So miss AK! Lived in North Pole off Badger. Years later my son went back and lived down road from Santa Claus House. Been back 3 times and hope for at least one more trip. Live on farm in Wisconsin now.
here's a hint for not having your extension cord stolen in the winter, rough it up, drag it thru the mud, take black electrical tape and wrap it in a few places to make it look like you have made some repairs on the cord. In the Territories a bright clean new extension cord would go missing but no one ever stole my beat up looking extension cord. P.S. the extension cord is needed to plug in your block heater. And a cord with a built in light is fantastic, let's you see at a glance if you have power to your block heater.
When I moved to Anchorage from Upstate NY I moved "cold" I knew nothing except that it was a state. I arrived at AIA on mothers day 1992. It was the most beautiful sight I had ever seen. Looked like God had dropped a painting on the horizon. One topic you didn't touch on is subsistance living. I miss it!!!! Also have either of you ever had Alaska ice cream????
Hi, Happy Peoples! Watching your question/answer vlog. As I've said before I'm planning on moving to the North Pole/Fairbanks area. I've been to Alaska 6 times tho not in Winter. In 2010 I drove from Wyoming to Alaska and back. I wanted to check out the Palmer area for a possible place to live but as soon as I left Fairbanks I thought "I really like Fairbanks". So that ended that idea. Fairbanks it is. Alaska calls my name. You were talking about the cold. I live in Wyoming at 6300 ft. The seasons are pretty much the same in length, just not the light or darkness. It has gotten as low as minus 30, what's 20 more degrees. I just don't go outside. Wyoming is good training for Alaska. Looking forward to moving there. Have to sell my house first.
We are having a heat wave here in Kentucky. I am so over this heat and ready for fall. I love cold weather . Always have. I might need to live in Alaska lol.
Homeschooling threw k12 in Tennessee. We just moved here i got kids with heath issues it just better for my family . Yesh it humid more then hot. Especially after good rain.
I have enjoyed this video! I do have a partial answer for Burt’s question “Why do I live in a place that hurts my face!” Same question here in central and northern Canada. We do NOT have alligators that crawl over fences and up the sides of buildings. We also don’t have large constrictors that can show up anywhere!( including yer toilet)!!! However we also have fur bearing mosquitoes that knock on your door, demand salt or they will carry away your truck!
There are quite a few cabin rentals in the Homer area. When I say "cabins" I mean they are homes (we stayed in a beautiful 2 story log cabin), not like a bunch of cabins on top of each other. We rented one that overlooked Katchemack Bay, beautiful views of the mountain range and glaciers across the Bay. So peaceful, even with Otto Kilcher's calf visiting to graze in the yard every now and then. Another beautiful place was Seward, the Aquarium, the day boat trips to the glaciers and whale watching were awesome! I still want to see and stay in some of the small villages. I did get to stay and see Denali. OMG!! The Alaska Train goes through such breath takingly BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!!! Ok, this desert rat needs to be quiet or I will cry. I miss it so much! I was there from the first of September through the middle of September. So BEAUTIFUL!
I live in tulsa ok. last Part of june was very hot & dry! We quickly got 3digit numbers of a day,then would stay 90 or upper 80s at night! Was worried we were going to have bad droght,& was somewhat in one. But this week we are having low to mid 80s & one day will be in 70s! Plus its supposed to rain a lot for several days!
Thank goodness....or not but our son graduated Co-Vid19 style. He was robbed of his traditional grad but thankfully our school district made the most of it. i'm thankful we don't have to address the school issues, however College and University has changed as well.
Hi Somers family I like how you're house looks you decorate it quite nicely. Your kids are such nice people and love you so much, getting those flowers reminds me of our daughter, she loves going around our property to pick flowers it's nice.
First time I was stationed at Ft WainWright was December 1976 that was a very mild winter I spent the summer of 1977 fighting fires worst fire season ever at that time. Second time I was stationed at Ft WainWright was October 1982 the third time I moved to Alaska was October 1993 daughter was born January 1996 she was very sick so had to leave December 1997 and haven't been back since and I miss it so much.
Absolutely LOVE watching ya'll. My dream was to move to Anchorage area after I retired from the Army (22 years), made it half way to Oklahoma, met a beautiful girl, married her and here I am. We have a ten year old son who we now home school due to covid. The world is crazy, watching things transpire in the lower forty eight is insane. Going to try to talk the wife into moving to AK after our son goes out on his old in eight years. Stay awesome HAPPY PEOPLES !! Look forward to watching ya'll more in the future!
Thanks for the answers. Some places like Minnesota go to school on sleds behind snow machines. Some industrious people refurbish ski area snow cats. A few great mechanics build tanks witjout the gun turrets.. God bless.
The record high was set in Fairbanks August 1969 it was 103° that was also when everything flooded in of August 1969 from heavy rain. I worked in the sewer department on Ft WainWright every lift station had anywhere from little cockroaches to some 4 inches long, military find them in their moving boxes and flush them down the toilet LoL and yes I guarantee you that they are still living in the sewers because it never gets cold down there LoL.
Our schools are doing Virtually only for at least the first 9 weeks and then are going to reassess. They are looking at work with Special Needs students but for now it is all Virtual.
Thank you for sharing your sparkle! I’ve enjoyed watching your old and new videos. Your family has definitely been a bright spot for me during this time!
I Want One!!! The blue hoodie, plz. Let us know about hoodies, pronto! I have always loved Alaska. Summer or winter. Loving the cooking scenes.,❣️ Kids, that was a wonderful surprise for Mom!
I work in retail so we are preparing the school season supply, which means night shift for 1 week at work. At home, me & my husband are both studying, both in uni so we are preparing there also. It's a lot of work but I am so excited to start reading again and check all the school supplies that are new. I know, sounds crazy & like 5 y old but I love planners, pens & stuff like that.
As a long time subscriber I found this vlog outstanding! You covered so many topics and I kept thinking how helpful it was to new subscribers to learn some interesting facts about living in Alaska. I would recommend to all new members of this awesome and friendly community to look at earlier vlogs that the Somers have posted in order to get to know their family. I promise you that you will enjoy watching them grow over the years. Thanks Bert and Jessica for this evening chat. I have told you before how much I love this time of sharing your thoughts with us. Take care and have a pleasant weekend. ♥️🙏🏽🇺🇸🌎
We also have extreme seasons in South Dakota where I live, originally from Minnesota but in summer it can get to 100 with high humidity and winter can get to 40 below with harsh wind chills!! We also get winter storms and blizzards and I ask myself the same question " Why do we live here"? Lol
When you asked if Alaskans are friendly, let me tell you I use to drive truck from Seattle to Alaska we met the most friendly people they are truly the last frontier then I moved to Maine and it was totally different people in Maine do not accept the out siders and not friendly, but Alaska they were awsome!
Jessica, in the lower 48, it’s definitely “snowmobile” (sorry) Haha! I’ve never been to Alaska, but watching your videos has pretty much made up my mind that North Pole would be my destination for a visit. And, believe it or not, I’d like to visit late December/early January. It would be great to meet you guys once this pandemic goes away, or at least it’s under control. Enjoy your family!! God Bless!!
I wish it would get down to 50 degrees during the day here. It hasn't been below 100 for the past 3 weeks here in the high desert area of southern California...
I enjoy this video so much. I have always wanted to see Alaska. I will never get to because I in my golden years now. You were talking about your 50 degree weather today I would of love that it was almost 90 degree with humidity in the 70. I was out all afternoon set up at a farmer's market and bazaar. I live in Kentucky.
Lots of similarities between Alaska and many parts of Canada like Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Very cold and long winters short but beautiful summers, small variety of bugs ... though we do get cochroaches. Alberta is the only Canadian province that is rat free ... we've got a rat patrol outfit here to ensure it stays that way.
Schools have CC Running, Some have CC skiing and a town not far from NP is the home of a Former Alaskan Olympians and they have a CC course on the side of a hill and I think its lit a little. Track, Football, Swimming, Basketball, Softball, baseball, at least. And Does Fairbanks still have that Semi Pro Baseball team I think they are called the Gold Panners. And for the public they have Marathons. And all kinds of runs all over the state, Skiing, Wrestling, Triathlons and various other competitions. .
You forgot to mention hockey! Hockey is big in Alaska. While there isn't a national / state team, there is junior hockey teams like the Fairbanks Ice Dogs (love them!). Also basketball is big in the villages I believe.
Really enjoyed this vlog, so informative. We are the same in the UK we don't have air con in our homes as a rule because we would only really need it for about 4 weeks. Our weather is so changeable as well - that's why we talk about it a lot! We don't get the cold like Alaska but the winters can be long and dark and miserable too - oh and very wet!
Michigan we have that awesome summer and cold winters. It can get to -20 or it will be 0 but feel -30. I personally love it. My dad had always wanted to move to Alaska. Spent most of my childhood outdoors and homesteading. ❤️ we have a nice fall season. :)
😂 I love the visa question. Having been to Alaska twice you really do forget you’re still in the United States. Yes. Please do more of these Q&A vlogs. I learned so much and you answered a lot of the questions I had including about moving/living there. Maybe someday. Im a self employed lawn care tech in northern Va (an hour from DC) where it was 101 with an humidity index of 107 today and am also very interested in the lawn grow-in process..can’t wait to see it filled in, but do have one Question....What type of seed was in the mix? 90% of our lawns here are tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass. Anyway, thanks 🙏 for all ya do and the time you put into filming editing.
lovely Jessica, I have to call you on your driving info: what you gave was for basic regular people. when I left fort rich (anchorage) jack took leave to help me drive we made it to the border wash state it took us less than 2 days.i droped him off where he lived -8oin eastern wash. where he lived, and I kept going to my next duty at fort carson colo. also it was late November and there was nobody else on the road. their was a nice layer of snow on all the roads and the alcan hwy. I had 4 studed snow tires on the car. we did 75-80 mph most of the way. but that was in my younger days.
OMG I love the blue hoodie! Couldn't help but laugh with your mom, I just bought new blinds also and was tickled by the cordless operation. It's the litte things!
I have a question... I live in central NY. We have long winters with a lot of lake effect snow. Spring and fall is usually chilly with a lot of cold rain. I look so forward to our 3 months of summer. Do you miss having a nice, hot summer where you spend the day in the pool?
Me and my husband have decided to keep our preschooler and kindergarten home this year ,their still really little we’re going to try homeschooling but in Colorado homeschooling program is a little complicated
Our school district is full-time in person with health precautions and masks where required… My kindergartner and my preschooler will not be required to wear them at all times but they will have to have them when it’s an unsafe environment for them not to have a mask on!My kids are very excited to see their friends in school and have some time away from mom and dad!
I'm happy you are getting a lawn! Suggestion: move those black drain tubes from one spot to another so that the seedlings underneath the tubes can see the sunlight. Otherwise you will have paths of dead grass where those tubes are. No growth. Maybe even raise them up off the ground on little work benches or X stands.
We have been hitting below 0 for a couple of winters here in Kentucky but no where as bad as you all and I can't handle the cold so much I can't imagine what it is like there and we are paying around the 3 to 5 dollars a gallon for gas and I would not be able to travel much there but I do love the videos you all give it is beautiful there but I think I will stay here I love you guys stay safe.
When you guys read the Question" Are Alaskans Friendly? My answer is Yes, they're names are Burt&Jessica Somers. I don't know them personally but I can tell that they are amazing people.
Hello from Anchorage! I'd like to add that I think Alaskans are generally friendly as well. If I dare speak for everyone in my state 😁, we want visitors to have a good time. Of course, we have a cross-section of all kinds of people, just like everywhere, but generally Alaskans are pleasant.
Agree! I love the Somers after only a couple weeks watching them!
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ALASKANS friendly?... Sure! Just DON'T try to pet the bears or moose and you'll be fine.
It's always real nice to be the "can do" son-in-law. Putsya in good with the wife's folks (Not too bad with HER either.)
Loved the Q&A... You have no idea how helpful your vlogs have been to us over the years!
Three trips and 5 years in the planning, we start our 4000 mile move to Alaska this weekend!
One week to go, we're pumped!!!
You guys have a yt channel where you are going to document this?
@@victoriashevlin8587 Yes, we're going to be sharing the entire trip on FB and YT along with our family homestead build moving forward. Can't wait!
One thing you can do for your lawn is bury the black tubing all the way out to the woods. It's call french gutters. We did that and worked great when our gutters would flood our yard. Just a suggestion. Love you all!!!
I'm sure its a completely different scenario in Alaska, but here in KY when we plant grass seed (including hydroseeding like you all had done) we typically cover it with hay/straw to keep the moisture in and to slow down any running water to prevent the seeds from washing away.
I do enjoy the questions and answers about Alaska I learned a lot so keep up the good work y'all be safe have a great day happy people!!!
My family started watching your videos when we lived in Arizona. We have 2 toddlers and we were so impressed and somehow drawn to Alaska, that we ended up moving to Anchorage so thank you! Anyhow we will be taking a short trip to Fairbanks after mostly sheltering in place and I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a fun activity that we can do safely while social distancing. My kids actually remember Fairbanks by name because of your videos so they are super excited lol! I've been meaning to tell you guys how much we appreciate the wholesome content, from a family that's sticking together and relying on God through the ups and downs so thanks again♥️
We have the black tile from our eves spouting as well. We simply buried it a few feet out from the house to prevent washouts. You can mow over it that way..bonus!
Oh lordy, I’d love a day in the 50’s, we were 92* today with a heat index of 98*
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When I was stationed in the late 70's at Ft Wainwright (Fairbanks), and in the winters, I would go out in my car right in the base parking lot and spend hours watching the Northern Lights and also in the winter one can get radio stations from all over the Lower 48 states. I would get stations in the mid west and could get KGO 810 AM in San Francisco all winter. And with not leaving the parking, our cars are plugged in all the time and I had a heater inside my car also, as I did not have cloth seats, I had Leather seats but at anything below zero those seats are hard as a rock!!! So why I had the heater inside my car to try and keep them warmed up some. What a great time!!
Love the info about the am radio, I am a am dxer. Also would love to see the northern lights. Am considering moving to Fairbanks.
I loved Alaska when we visited several years ago. I’m a native Coloradan, and the mountains, snow in the winter time, green in the summer, snow machining, and such made me fall in love with Alaska so much more. Do you guys have blackout blinds in your bedrooms? The people we stayed with had blackout blinds for the summer time
I am from northern Montana and live in the mountains Our weather is extreme as yours is with the exception of extreme wind. So it may be -30 with a 60-70 mph so the wind chill is -1000 or something. lol you know when the snow squeeks it is cold. The greatest lesson my mom taught me is to dress for the weather outside not inside. Sure you may only be going 10 miles down the road to the neighbors house but if you get stranded in a storm it is lifesaving if you are bundled up in layers.
The two major things I miss about living in Alaska is how friendly and helpful people are and the weather/ meaning all year round feels so clean and fresh and the harsh winters means no big bugs! Living in Texas the people here our rougher around the edges in attitude as well as the big bugs, snakes and scorpions are just awful....and the heat with humidity is just awful. Alaska is where I long to be.
I was stationed at Fr. Greely from 1986-1989 and loved it. I proposed to my wife on Donnelly's Dome just south of Ft. Greely in 2017
Haven't ever been to Canada?? That really amazes me. We live in Whitehorse, Yukon and have travelled all over Alaska numerous times,and visit Skagway and Haines all the time for summer camping and hiking. Our kids have also played in soccer tournaments in Juneau,Anchorage and Fairbanks numerous times. Broaden your horizons...when covid is over ....check out Dawson City, Whitehorse and other parts of your neighbouring country/territory!
If the lawn doesn’t completely take, you should dig a small trench and drop tube in, then cover and reseed, this was water is running way from house you can even insulate tube before dropping for freeze issues
We are so thankful we decided to put our younger 2 in an online program at the beginning of last school year so they weren't affected by the shutdown. We are continuing with it this year. Our school uses some of the programs I've seen you use. We absolutely LOVE it!! We are going to be 101 here in the PNW, Oregon. YIKES. We just got a In n Out near us in Oregon and will be getting a chick fil a in the next few months! SO excited!! Come visit northwest Oregon and we can have lunch together!!
Most winter cold weather boots are rated at a certain temperature while at a moderate walking speed. So if you are standing still or in the case of hunting boots rated for -100 are good down to about 0 to -20.
Our winters here in New Brunswick, Canada (we bordered with the eastern side of Maine) generally run from November to the end of April as well (where we actually have an accumulation of snow on the ground). We also call our snow machines snowmobiles or "skidoo" which is a technically a brand name. It's kind of like calling tissue "kleenex".
i hope u had a great summer had alot of fun you all make my day u have helped me grieve for my lost of the love of my life last mth love u guys
Sorry for your loss,I lost the love of my life last year
The colder it is, the prettier/more color the Northern Lights are/have.
I absolutely love the videos that ya'll make. I have been watching on and off for about a year now. I just now am commenting lol.
I'm 23 and in college, you guys inspire me so much to strive for success. AND it is very nice to see that yall try to put God first in all you do!
Thank you🥰 that means so much!! Hope your college courses are going amazing this year!!🙌🏻
One thing I can say is that Anchorage cold and Delta Jct. or Fairbanks/interior cold are two different animals. When I lived in Alaska both in HS and when I served at Ft. Greely the cold was way different. I personally would rather be out in -30 at Delta or the interior rather than at -14 in Anchorage. The wet cold of Anchorage goes right through ur clothes. Same clothes in Delta and I am warm. So u would need more wind resistant clothes in Anchorage to stay warm.
I love these Q & A’s! Me and my husband have been to Alaska twice and planning to come back again next year....such a beautiful place! We tell everyone that pictures do it no justice; you have to go there and experience it first hand! We visited North Pole (and The Santa Claus House) on both our visits....love your town! Hope to be back there again next summer. My husband is retiring next April, so an extended stay in Alaska, is in our discussions.
Q&A is extremely helpful. Many states have almost none of these things, and moving up there can be daunting. Learning even small tips and facts goes a long way!
I'm in Kentucky and we don't have a National sports team either :( We are a basketball state so I'm hoping we get a professional team at some point! Love you videos!
Aside from the daylight/darkness, Wyoming is so much like Alaska. Climate wise, way of life, culturally. I love learning more and more about Alaska through your videos! Keep it up, guys.
I’m in northern Minn and our temps in the winter can also get down to minus 30..... not all of the lower 48 have mild winters!
I am from northern Minnesota. We know how to dress in layers too.
I have been to Alaska 3 times in the early '90's. Usually in Anchorage and Eagle River; however, the last time I was there we went to Fairbanks. It was in late June, and I swear it was 97 degrees. We stopped at McDonald's and ate lunch. I got a milkshake, and because of the heat and condensation on the cup, my thumb went through it. Milkshake everywhere. (McDonald's used paper cups for their milkshakes back then.) I love Alaska. Have family in Eagle River. Love your videos.
Yes please come visit us in Canada some day! I live in Alberta & I honestly love it. I feel very blessed to be a Canadian. I definitely love visiting other countries & even other provinces here in Canada (especially British Columbia, I have many relatives in Vancouver) but there is something about Alberta that is just great. My favourite places in Alberta are Edmonton (my home town) Canmore, Banff & Lake Louise!
I love Canada in the extreme. As we begin our drive from North to South I feel my breathing change. I'm so homesick for Canada right now. The Canadians are the most wonderful people in the world. Canada changes me into a nicer person. I love it. The animals often are near the road.
Emiko San I hope you get to safely enter Canada again in the near future! What a lovely comment. Thanks for taking time to say such nice things! ☺️
The flowers were so sweet. Precious children!our property is being remediated due to lead. They are bringing out the new soil then sod. Can’t wait!
Lead! I hope you guys and your neighbours are all in good health.
The school year in Albuquerque is 4 days on for half of the kids and four for other half. In Rio Rancho two days for some kids and 2 days for others with the kids will having to do school work at home. My sister is school nurse and she is going to be taking Temps as the kids enter the building .
You guys are such a sweet family!! Alaska question: even though it is a large state, do you feel that you have a good "community" as a state??
Happy Wednesday, Somers. I hope you’re having a good summer. I see that you’re answering series of questions that people asked about Alaska, Costco and Winter. As a former Fairbanks, Alaska local resident, I dealt with a lot of Winter snow, but things have changed ever since I moved out of Fairbanks, Alaska. I dedicate my life to Fairbanks, Alaska. You Somers continue on your road on getting that Giant Gold Play Button. Imagine having that Giant Gold Play Button.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I was very surprised by how astute you were in your selection of the questions and the lucidity of your answers. VERY nice video. Thanks!
Floridian here...I love hearing you guys talk about the "heat" in the summer!!! It's been cooler here at 90. Our "Real feel" was in the triple-digits the other week!! Love your channel!!
So miss AK! Lived in North Pole off Badger. Years later my son went back and lived down road from Santa Claus House. Been back 3 times and hope for at least one more trip. Live on farm in Wisconsin now.
here's a hint for not having your extension cord stolen in the winter, rough it up, drag it thru the mud, take black electrical tape and wrap it in a few places to make it look like you have made some repairs on the cord. In the Territories a bright clean new extension cord would go missing but no one ever stole my beat up looking extension cord. P.S. the extension cord is needed to plug in your block heater. And a cord with a built in light is fantastic, let's you see at a glance if you have power to your block heater.
When I moved to Anchorage from Upstate NY I moved "cold" I knew nothing except that it was a state. I arrived at AIA on mothers day 1992. It was the most beautiful sight I had ever seen. Looked like God had dropped a painting on the horizon. One topic you didn't touch on is subsistance living. I miss it!!!! Also have either of you ever had Alaska ice cream????
Hi, Happy Peoples! Watching your question/answer vlog. As I've said before I'm planning on moving to the North Pole/Fairbanks area. I've been to Alaska 6 times tho not in Winter. In 2010 I drove from Wyoming to Alaska and back. I wanted to check out the Palmer area for a possible place to live but as soon as I left Fairbanks I thought "I really like Fairbanks". So that ended that idea. Fairbanks it is. Alaska calls my name. You were talking about the cold. I live in Wyoming at 6300 ft. The seasons are pretty much the same in length, just not the light or darkness. It has gotten as low as minus 30, what's 20 more degrees. I just don't go outside. Wyoming is good training for Alaska. Looking forward to moving there. Have to sell my house first.
You guys make me feel like the world isn’t falling apart. Thanks for making kind, happy content ♥️
O my gawd that was an example of dinner. That s all ...& the ol gal weighs over 300pds.
We are having a heat wave here in Kentucky. I am so over this heat and ready for fall. I love cold weather . Always have. I might need to live in Alaska lol.
Im in ky too Nicholasville
Birdie 777 I live near Danville
I guess I dont feel so bad about the rain and 55 degree days here in northern BC then! Haha☺
It’s the difference here. When it gets so hot we wish we where back in Ohio. The heat index gets around 106 in Florida. I miss the snow.
Thanks for all of the Q&A! If you can slide your black drain pipes a little bit so the grass under it can get sun and grow also!
In Texas, the weather gets up to 110. And it feels like 120..
How you stay cool?
crazywonderfullife 247 wear tank tops, shorts, and stay inside my house😂
jets in airliner videos have views of lots of moutains after washington state
Homeschooling threw k12 in Tennessee. We just moved here i got kids with heath issues it just better for my family .
Yesh it humid more then hot. Especially after good rain.
I have enjoyed this video! I do have a partial answer for Burt’s question “Why do I live in a place that hurts my face!” Same question here in central and northern Canada. We do NOT have alligators that crawl over fences and up the sides of buildings. We also don’t have large constrictors that can show up anywhere!( including yer toilet)!!! However we also have fur bearing mosquitoes that knock on your door, demand salt or they will carry away your truck!
You all make my day!!!! I clicked so fast to watch you...
There are quite a few cabin rentals in the Homer area. When I say "cabins" I mean they are homes (we stayed in a beautiful 2 story log cabin), not like a bunch of cabins on top of each other. We rented one that overlooked Katchemack Bay, beautiful views of the mountain range and glaciers across the Bay. So peaceful, even with Otto Kilcher's calf visiting to graze in the yard every now and then. Another beautiful place was Seward, the Aquarium, the day boat trips to the glaciers and whale watching were awesome! I still want to see and stay in some of the small villages. I did get to stay and see Denali. OMG!! The Alaska Train goes through such breath takingly BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!!! Ok, this desert rat needs to be quiet or I will cry. I miss it so much! I was there from the first of September through the middle of September. So BEAUTIFUL!
I live in tulsa ok. last Part of june was very hot & dry! We quickly got 3digit numbers of a day,then would stay 90 or upper 80s at night! Was worried we were going to have bad droght,& was somewhat in one. But this week we are having low to mid 80s & one day will be in 70s! Plus its supposed to rain a lot for several days!
Thank goodness....or not but our son graduated Co-Vid19 style. He was robbed of his traditional grad but thankfully our school district made the most of it. i'm thankful we don't have to address the school issues, however College and University has changed as well.
It was and has been hot 🥵 in Illinois! Mosquitos in Minnesota were bad! They are bad here too! The more rain we have, the worse the mosquitos!
Hi Somers family I like how you're house looks you decorate it quite nicely. Your kids are such nice people and love you so much, getting those flowers reminds me of our daughter, she loves going around our property to pick flowers it's nice.
First time I was stationed at Ft WainWright was December 1976 that was a very mild winter I spent the summer of 1977 fighting fires worst fire season ever at that time.
Second time I was stationed at Ft WainWright was October 1982 the third time I moved to Alaska was October 1993 daughter was born January 1996 she was very sick so had to leave December 1997 and haven't been back since and I miss it so much.
My step sister was on RCC River City Cheer Soldotna, Alaska!
After a few generations are permanently a 4yr old.
For the sunburn. Use aloe vera and coco butter. God bless.
I have been working away from home during this pandemic and watching you guys just absolutely makes my day!!
I know this is selfish of me but I miss seeing your snow on the videos. It is so beautiful. 😄😄. We live in Tennessee and it is so hot and humid.
Where we live it can be cold one day and hot the next day..59 above
Absolutely LOVE watching ya'll. My dream was to move to Anchorage area after I retired from the Army (22 years), made it half way to Oklahoma, met a beautiful girl, married her and here I am. We have a ten year old son who we now home school due to covid. The world is crazy, watching things transpire in the lower forty eight is insane. Going to try to talk the wife into moving to AK after our son goes out on his old in eight years. Stay awesome HAPPY PEOPLES !! Look forward to watching ya'll more in the future!
I’ve never heard it called the lower 48. Y’all are adorable. Just randomly stumbled upon you all, and now I’m binge watching lol.
I cooked halibut dinner at 11pm after fishing in Valdez last week!
Hello Happy Peoples, love to hear that just makes my day! Definitely enjoy watching your videos, always look forward to seeing new uploads! 😊
Moving up there (Anchorage area) in 84 days. Cannot wait!
I'd love to have a soundtrack of the music you have in your introductions and 'travel pieces'. You Happy Peoples make me so happy! From Bert to Bert!
Thanks for the answers. Some places like Minnesota go to school on sleds behind snow machines. Some industrious people refurbish ski area snow cats. A few great mechanics build tanks witjout the gun turrets.. God bless.
We actually had a diesel Chev Suburban with a block heater here in Wyoming, and USED it.
Complete distant learning for all the schools here in Gilroy, CA!
I have family in your area, California will have a lot of online learning I heard, I'm from NJ, my son's in College and will do online as well
Carol E yep!!! Seems to be the norm across the state. Many college also.
Breanna Moeller hello!!! Your just over the hill!!! Seems to be the norm across the state. Ready or not here we go 🤪
Breanna Moeller 💯💯💯😂🤣😂🤣🤪🤪🤪🤪
The record high was set in Fairbanks August 1969 it was 103° that was also when everything flooded in of August 1969 from heavy rain. I worked in the sewer department on Ft WainWright every lift station had anywhere from little cockroaches to some 4 inches long, military find them in their moving boxes and flush them down the toilet LoL and yes I guarantee you that they are still living in the sewers because it never gets cold down there LoL.
Our schools are doing Virtually only for at least the first 9 weeks and then are going to reassess. They are looking at work with Special Needs students but for now it is all Virtual.
Thank you for sharing your sparkle! I’ve enjoyed watching your old and new videos. Your family has definitely been a bright spot for me during this time!
I Want One!!! The blue hoodie, plz. Let us know about hoodies, pronto! I have always loved Alaska. Summer or winter. Loving the cooking scenes.,❣️ Kids, that was a wonderful surprise for Mom!
right now we are under a tropical storm warning for 48 hrs. am checking flashlights putting towels by door ect.....
60 degrees sounds heavenly.
Wow! This was so fascinating! Loved learning more about Alaska! Would actually love to hear more about it.
ps. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW HOODIES!!!!
I work in retail so we are preparing the school season supply, which means night shift for 1 week at work. At home, me & my husband are both studying, both in uni so we are preparing there also. It's a lot of work but I am so excited to start reading again and check all the school supplies that are new. I know, sounds crazy & like 5 y old but I love planners, pens & stuff like that.
As a long time subscriber I found this vlog outstanding! You covered so many topics and I kept thinking how helpful it was to new subscribers to learn some interesting facts about living in Alaska. I would recommend to all new members of this awesome and friendly community to look at earlier vlogs that the Somers have posted in order to get to know their family. I promise you that you will enjoy watching them grow over the years. Thanks Bert and Jessica for this evening chat. I have told you before how much I love this time of sharing your thoughts with us. Take care and have a pleasant weekend. ♥️🙏🏽🇺🇸🌎
We also have extreme seasons in South Dakota where I live, originally from Minnesota but in summer it can get to 100 with high humidity and winter can get to 40 below with harsh wind chills!! We also get winter storms and blizzards and I ask myself the same question " Why do we live here"? Lol
When you asked if Alaskans are friendly, let me tell you I use to drive truck from Seattle to Alaska we met the most friendly people they are truly the last frontier then I moved to Maine and it was totally different people in Maine do not accept the out siders and not friendly, but Alaska they were awsome!
Jessica, in the lower 48, it’s definitely “snowmobile” (sorry) Haha! I’ve never been to Alaska, but watching your videos has pretty much made up my mind that North Pole would be my destination for a visit. And, believe it or not, I’d like to visit late December/early January. It would be great to meet you guys once this pandemic goes away, or at least it’s under control. Enjoy your family!! God Bless!!
I wish it would get down to 50 degrees during the day here. It hasn't been below 100 for the past 3 weeks here in the high desert area of southern California...
I enjoy this video so much. I have always wanted to see Alaska. I will never get to because I in my golden years now. You were talking about your 50 degree weather today I would of love that it was almost 90 degree with humidity in the 70. I was out all afternoon set up at a farmer's market and bazaar. I live in Kentucky.
Hi I Doug from New Zealand. I've just come across your channel an realy enjoy it. Well done keep it up.
You should get a sprinkler & hoses for the lawn so you don't have to stand out there when watering.
Lots of similarities between Alaska and many parts of Canada like Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Very cold and long winters short but beautiful summers, small variety of bugs ... though we do get cochroaches. Alberta is the only Canadian province that is rat free ... we've got a rat patrol outfit here to ensure it stays that way.
Schools have CC Running, Some have CC skiing and a town not far from NP is the home of a Former Alaskan Olympians and they have a CC course on the side of a hill and I think its lit a little. Track, Football, Swimming, Basketball, Softball, baseball, at least. And Does Fairbanks still have that Semi Pro Baseball team I think they are called the Gold Panners.
And for the public they have Marathons. And all kinds of runs all over the state, Skiing, Wrestling, Triathlons and various other competitions. .
thank you for answering the questions. your entire family is so sweet. I feel so calm when I watch your channel. thank you thank you!
You forgot to mention hockey! Hockey is big in Alaska. While there isn't a national / state team, there is junior hockey teams like the Fairbanks Ice Dogs (love them!). Also basketball is big in the villages I believe.
Really enjoyed this vlog, so informative. We are the same in the UK we don't have air con in our homes as a rule because we would only really need it for about 4 weeks. Our weather is so changeable as well - that's why we talk about it a lot! We don't get the cold like Alaska but the winters can be long and dark and miserable too - oh and very wet!
Michigan we have that awesome summer and cold winters. It can get to -20 or it will be 0 but feel -30. I personally love it. My dad had always wanted to move to Alaska. Spent most of my childhood outdoors and homesteading. ❤️ we have a nice fall season. :)
😂 I love the visa question. Having been to Alaska twice you really do forget you’re still in the United States.
Yes. Please do more of these Q&A vlogs. I learned so much and you answered a lot of the questions I had including about moving/living there. Maybe someday.
Im a self employed lawn care tech in northern Va (an hour from DC) where it was 101 with an humidity index of 107 today and am also very interested in the lawn grow-in process..can’t wait to see it filled in, but do have one Question....What type of seed was in the mix? 90% of our lawns here are tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass.
Anyway, thanks 🙏 for all ya do and the time you put into filming editing.
lovely Jessica, I have to call you on your driving info: what you gave was for basic regular people. when I left fort rich (anchorage) jack took leave to help me drive we made it to the border wash state it took us less than 2 days.i droped him off where he lived -8oin eastern wash. where he lived, and I kept going to my next duty at fort carson colo. also it was late November and there was nobody else on the road. their was a nice layer of snow on all the roads and the alcan hwy. I had 4 studed snow tires on the car. we did 75-80 mph most of the way. but that was in my younger days.
OMG I love the blue hoodie! Couldn't help but laugh with your mom, I just bought new blinds also and was tickled by the cordless operation. It's the litte things!
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I have a question... I live in central NY. We have long winters with a lot of lake effect snow. Spring and fall is usually chilly with a lot of cold rain. I look so forward to our 3 months of summer. Do you miss having a nice, hot summer where you spend the day in the pool?
Yesterday Utah was 100°F at 12% humidity. We finally got a few drops of rain after weeks of sun. Thanks for the video!
I love watching your videos. they brighten my day.
Sunny dusters.
Me and my husband have decided to keep our preschooler and kindergarten home this year ,their still really little we’re going to try homeschooling but in Colorado homeschooling program is a little complicated
Our school district is full-time in person with health precautions and masks where required… My kindergartner and my preschooler will not be required to wear them at all times but they will have to have them when it’s an unsafe environment for them not to have a mask on!My kids are very excited to see their friends in school and have some time away from mom and dad!