SUN

If you haven't lived in a snowy climate before, you probably don't know that it's sunnier in the winter than it is in the summer. This is all because of the reflection off the snow/ice. It can be worse than reflection off the water because it's solid and dangerous when icy. The bummer is that I misplaced mine when it was dark over winter. I'll find em this weekend when i do my mass spring cleaning.

Bunny Boots!!!

I ordered Bunny boots last week after my ice fishing trip when I realized that my toes were cramped in my "big boots" and thus losing circulation and warmth. Freezing toes on tundra is BAD.

Bunny Boots (Mickey Mouse Boots) Black- Rated waterproof and warm to about -50 (or -80 depending on who you talk to)

Bunny Boot, White- Good for anything colder than the Black ones

Story goes... Bunny Boots (black ones are sometimes called Mickey Mouse Boots)  were originally a US military issue boot meant for cold weather. They are rated to ridiculously cold weather. Waterproof because they are made from a single piece of rubber. From images, it almost looks like it's a single piece that they somehow molded around the insulation.

Layers

Cut in half

There is a layer of insulation and a valve that you use to keep warm air inside (haven't quite figured out how that works. I think you have to leave valve open on flights). 

I found boots in my size on ebay for $45 brand new. After having the coldest winter in 30 years here in Alaska, I opted to go ahead and get the white ones just to make sure I got to keep my toes no matter what. Only downside is that it's spring-time now really (no coats at 25 degrees ;))

(looks sheepish)

I've neglected you guys for so long. I'm sorry. Since my last update though, I've now ridden a snow machine, I've driven a snow machine, I've drilled a set a holes in about 4 feet of ice with an auger, I've gone ice-fishing (but didn't catch anything), snow machined to another town and saw 2 cases of frostbite, and saw my first Camai festival (Dance Festival, pronounced Ja-My). I do have pictures but still have to go through things and post them. so they're COMING SOON!

On another hand, it's about 35 degrees and everybody around here is in t-shirts or long-sleeve t-shirts. No jackets. The break-up is probably coming soon. I'm hoping my place doesn't flood much. We'll find out.

after a long break...

Iditarod

Here's whats been going on in Alaska...

It's still cold, but we've got about 12 hrs of daylight now. Roughly 9am-9pm.

Sorry for the delay. I had a rash of Migraines followed by some recovery. And then a new facebook game addiction (medieval war game).