TGIF, At Last

It's 8 degrees, snowing steadily, and the morning-after report on my oral surgery is nothing that the pain pills can't handle. By tonight, I won't need anything stronger than a few ibuprofen.

Update: AccuHunch says we should get 8" of snow by tomorrow morning. Now that's starting to be a real snow. Less than that is just a dusting.

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I'm going to the range tomorrow, come snow or shine (and right now, it sounds like snow). Doesn't matter; I need to make holes in something besides my jaw. Rabbit Creek Rifle Range at 10-ish. Any local readers care to join me?

Even if the stronger pills are needed for pain, I won't take any until after shooting. Prescription or no prescription, I wouldn't shoot while under the influence of a narcotic.

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There was a summit meeting of local business owners & a few State legislators yesterday. The discussion was about lowering taxes - and by how much - to stimulate business both in Anchorage, and state-wide. An emphasis was made on oil taxes, which seem to be discouraging new exploration, although a few claim to be unconvinced.

Sanity returns, at last. Hey D.C. - are you listening?

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Tourist advisory: There's an unexpected surge in new commercial flights to Alaska this summer, which industry officials speculate may trigger a price war. That's VERY good news, all around.

If you decide this is the year to see God's Country, let me know - I'd be happy to provide info about where to go/what to do.