Me standing outside the house in the yard in Goldstream in winter 2002

When Grinch Tries to Kill the Christmas Spirit Fight Back

A real life Alska story of having no water due to a neighbor's drilling for a new well. What we did not having water at Christmas and an explanation why the water was gone.

GNW zebra print cardigan worn as top, Orvis pants, Kieselstein Cord belt and buckle, and Shein long blazer (all own)

Permafrost can cause problems for drinkwater

This post explains the drink water problems in the Fairbanks area that are due to its discontinuous permafrost and cold climate.

Permafrost promotes artesian wells in the tundra

Explanation how artisan wells function and why the exist also in permafrost areas like on the Alaska North Slope plus a new OOTD in front of old mining equipment