God wisely transitioned me with a year and 2 days in Rapid City, South Dakota, though, so it would be 'easier'..:))
Actually reached the point psychologically where my thought was "If it will just get up to ZERO - everything will be all right.
Scary, eh?
LOL
Well, I know for a fact that this California bear wouldn't be caught dead in Alaska unless it was July and there was a cruise ship nearby. LOL!!
Actually, the parts of Alaska I have seen are so beautiful and I admire the pioneer spirit of the rugged people who live there. Maybe when I was much younger I could have made my home there. Especially in Ketchikan, one of my favorite places.
Creek Street, Ketchikan