Brady asked me what time the sun came up in Klawock, so here is a snapshot comparison between San Diego and Klawock, taken at 8:15 AM Wednesday the 30th:
Temperature: 58.8 °F Feels
Like 59.0 °F
Sunrise
/ Set
6:31 AM / 4:42 PM
Temperature: 33 °F Feels Like 33 °F
Sunrise
/ Set
7:54 AM / 3:27 PM
San Diego still has about 10 hours of daylight, while we have just 7.5 hours.
I finally figured out what we are paying for electricity. The last bill for our San Diego house crossed over from summer rates to winter rates, but overall, a kilowatt cost 13.8 cents, while in Klawock, we pay 25.2 cents, 82% more. At least we aren't getting any electricity from nuclear power, oil or coal. It's all certified green hydro.
Speaking of oil, we've been in our log house about seven weeks, and never received a bill for our heating oil. I called the company to ask about this, and they said our balance was zero. Okay, maybe we are sipping it, which would be great. Twenty minutes later, however, the oil truck showed up. I said howdy and asked, "Is this a coincidence, or the result of my phone call?" The driver said it was the result of my phone call. They told him to stop delivering when the previous renter left, and never told him to start back up. Luckily, it only took 50 gallons to fill the tank, which the driver told me holds 110 gallons, so we weren't at risk of running out. I'm told the cost is about $4.80 per gallon, so that fill cost about $240. That's for about two months of use, but even so, that means $120 for oil, $45 for electricity, and $106 for propane each month. Welcome to Alaska, and where can I buy a nice wood stove and two cords of wood?!
I had my permanent crown installed on Tuesday, the first of two. Check out this picture, out the window from the dentist chair:
Brady and Faith had to put down their beloved cat, Animal. He developed a wheeze, and they were working with the vet to treat the symptoms and figure out what was wrong. He would respond, then decline. An x-ray on Wednesday showed an enlarged heart, very serious. They made the tough decision to put him down. Animal was part of their family for about three years. Our thoughts are with you, Brady and Faith.
I finally figured out what we are paying for electricity. The last bill for our San Diego house crossed over from summer rates to winter rates, but overall, a kilowatt cost 13.8 cents, while in Klawock, we pay 25.2 cents, 82% more. At least we aren't getting any electricity from nuclear power, oil or coal. It's all certified green hydro.
Speaking of oil, we've been in our log house about seven weeks, and never received a bill for our heating oil. I called the company to ask about this, and they said our balance was zero. Okay, maybe we are sipping it, which would be great. Twenty minutes later, however, the oil truck showed up. I said howdy and asked, "Is this a coincidence, or the result of my phone call?" The driver said it was the result of my phone call. They told him to stop delivering when the previous renter left, and never told him to start back up. Luckily, it only took 50 gallons to fill the tank, which the driver told me holds 110 gallons, so we weren't at risk of running out. I'm told the cost is about $4.80 per gallon, so that fill cost about $240. That's for about two months of use, but even so, that means $120 for oil, $45 for electricity, and $106 for propane each month. Welcome to Alaska, and where can I buy a nice wood stove and two cords of wood?!
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| Waterfalls on the Craig-Klawock Highway, along the Klawock Inlet. |
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| Sunnahae Mountain, Craig. |
Brady and Faith had to put down their beloved cat, Animal. He developed a wheeze, and they were working with the vet to treat the symptoms and figure out what was wrong. He would respond, then decline. An x-ray on Wednesday showed an enlarged heart, very serious. They made the tough decision to put him down. Animal was part of their family for about three years. Our thoughts are with you, Brady and Faith.
Beautiful pictures Doug.
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