Recent content by snkalaska

"Heed the advice regarding purchasing through the resale market. Savings are significant--even 50%+ if you are patient. Be sure you understand the annual maintenance fee. Our unit at Whistler BC has run us the equivalent of $50-60/day equivalent in addition to our original purchase cost. " This...

I'm 3 mos away from my last day. I happen to have worked in unemployment and most states don't give you anything if you leave work. It sounds like you were downsized so check it out. Here in Alaska you can quit or get fired and all you have to do is wait 7 weeks before your first check.

Hi to any Alaskans out there. I just turned 51 and am quitting work in December. 29 yrs of Alaskan winters is enough and I thought I'd spend some time with family in Hawaii this winter. Yeah I know, why would you ever trade Hawaii for Alaska? Hawaii=expensive, crowded, fished out...