Winter is coming... which means you have to prepare yourself for everyone saying that and the inevitable change all Alaskans go through. (I'm talking about both the need to eat a ton of carbohydrates to store fat for winter and the transformation into a pale White Walker.
I got my winter coat out of the closet. I wasn't too pleased about it, but did at least take solace in the fact that it smelled somewhat musty. The way I see it is: a little bit of mustiness must mean the warm weather stayed for longer than it felt.
Not sure how I feel about this coat-thing.
But Anchorage sure is looking pretty.
I love the looks of this next photo.
There is something about a wood pile, neatly stacked, on an overcast and chilly day that makes me feel cozy and happy. And the Xtra-Tuffs at the ready point to a need to be cozy in the near future. I just feel this pic is quintessential Alaska.
Winter is Coming...
Wood pile preparation.
As I sit and write this, my feet are cold. Ready for an upgrade of SmartWool socks and boots. Today will be the last day of Birkenstocks. I will put them away in the closet and hope they don't smell too musty when they return for summer.
Last Day...