Becoming Part of the Community

We spent the day getting acclimated and becoming Barrow citizens. First things first, we signed up for cable TV and Internet access. Even though it's printed right in the brochure that a package for Internet, phone, and cable is offered in Barrow, the brochure is lying. In fact, the GCI employee had never seen that little tidbit prior to us pointing it out. So, for nearly twice the price, without the bundle we got the same offerings that are in the bundle.

On to the Post Office to become official boxholders. Turns out one needs a picture ID and proof of residency. "Why" I asked Husband, "would I want a PO Box in Barrow if I weren't residing in Barrow?" He explained the devious minds of potential scammers and terrorists. Notice this kind of thinking never crossed MY mind! What HAS he been reading? We got a letter proving we lived here from the organization and became boxholders for a mere $4. I think that's the least expensive thing I've paid for here!

Then, on to the library to get our library cards. This is the best value around. There are stacks and stacks of DVDs to rent, many, many books, and free WiFi (which is the only Internet access we have until installation of the grossly overpriced package is installed). Since we don't have all of the computers here (because almost everything is either on the barge or in the mail), this gives both Husband and myself a chance to catch up on our access to the outside world (he on the library terminal and me on my Mac).

We took advantage of a truly beautiful weather day to explore some dog walking places. It was sunny blue skies and 50+ degrees with very little breeze blowing. A veritable heat wave here! Found this "tracked" trail and the reason why a track was installed. This is found on the road to the antenna farm and Freshwater Lake (named for obvious reasons). The dogs are having a ball romping all over the place and making up new games to train us on. Again, no competition while walking on this trail.