[thackney]

Maybe its different further inland?

When I lived in the area, I often heard that Anchorage is nice because it is only a short drive from there to Alaska.

If you don't understand the word cheechako, you probably won't understand that statement either.

[tflabo]

cheechako--- A new-comer to Alaska, ignorant of the terrain, the weather, the animals, the culture, the necessary driving skills in the winter, etc.

Tanks fer dat bitt ov edumakachun.

[vpintheak]

LOL! I understand both quite well!