Winter Van Life Alaska: A Day In The City
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- We begin a journey into the city of Anchorage, Alaska for the winter festival in our Winnebago Revel 4x4. This is the time Alaskans celebrate the end of the harsh winter which will gradually lead to spring. We watch the Sled Dog Races, visit a couple breweries, join the Pioneers for breakfast, and ride some rides in a snow storm. We appreciate all of you that watch us!
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Jim’s going to need therapy after that. Love the big white snowflakes at the top. Stay safe you two. Looking forward to more.
It was paybacks. I think deep down he had fun but won't admit it. Thanks for watching Daniel.
Thanks for the entertainment, you two! My husband & I laughed our butts off during the whole Ferris
Wheel experience. Jim’s face & comments-hilarious!
I wish I would have captured behind the scenes of talking him into it. 😂. I'm glad you enjoyed it and had a good laugh. 😉
Thanks guys for the entertainment. Couldn’t stop laughing when Jim kept making those subtle grunts on the Ferris wheel. I’m not a super fan of crazy heights but he does take the cake for sure. Good to see T-Kim enjoying the trip always with a smile. I have never been on any rides in weather like that so 👍👍 to you. As always looking forward to future videos. Enjoy life
Hi Todd! I was hoping you would notice "T-Kim" along for this adventure. (He/She tends to lose her/his head every now and then). 😁I'm happy you enjoyed it, thanks for joining us.
I loved this crazy video. Your banter and personal talk (and whisper) were the story. I’m glad to get to know you better.
I'm happy you took the time to get to know us better. Hope to hear from you again soon Bob, It's this communication that makes it so much easier to talk to a camera knowing we are talking to YOU. We appreciate you helping with that.
“Tear down camp...”. LOL, love it. Camped in the same spot this past summer. Looked a little different then.
K Theodore great little spot just a block from cheap diesel, dump station, water fill and DEF fill. Pretty quiet also. I know it is much more packed in summer though :)
Wow... some things never change. So remember uncounted days of winter skies and white ground! When I was sent to Ft Wainwright out of AIT in 1984, I had been a lifelong Floridian, born and raised in Orlando. Left Seattle when temp was 60 and landed in Fairbanks it was -17. Thought I would die! Later I found out Anchorage is not near the extremes of the interior! Still, all these years later, looks very much the same! Keep the videos coming, great to watch your adventures!
Hi Wayne. Fairbanks has grown a little but the feeling of community stays the same. About 15 years ago Anchorage was amazing. Lately, it's been in a slump with the crime rate and all the big businesses like Nordstrom closing down. We went into the mall and I couldn't believe all the empty spots in 5th ave mall. I'm sure that has to do with online shopping as well but hopefully the city gets its act together and becomes a beautiful place to live again. Coming from Florida must have been quite the shock. Thank you for watching!!
That was hilarious! I would have rocked the seat....I know....I wouldn't have been able to help myself. Jim was a good sport!
Hi Carol. 😂. Thank you! He really is amazing.
Love ❤️ your videos, Love the spontaneity and how you both keep it real. So that’s how We look in the morning hahahaha ( you’re fabulous even in the morning) I’m sure glad you got him back, I’m not a morning person either. And I agree with you I think he really did have fun.
Keep them coming 👍🏼
🤗🤗🤗 Brenda
Hi Brenda. I believe the world needs a new clock. No one should have to be out of bed before 9am. Ever 😂. It's super sweet he encourages me to get moving though. He always makes the coffee and there's some days I need a little extra encouragement. Especially when I have to face crowds of people. Paybacks are the BEST! 😂.
B Free Daylight savings starts next week. I love the night life. Someone else can do the mornings.
Lily Wolf so true 🌙
Walking thru Anchorage was fun ty for this tour
It really is a fun town. I think that's why we don't go into it very much. There's so many great places for food and drinks. This festival is a time for the city to come together and celebrate these long winters coming to an end. We are ready for summer! Thank you for joining us Terri.
You guys have a patron account?
@@terrimccain9697 No. We've looked into it but haven't decided how we feel about it. I'm not sure what we could offer on patron right now. Do you have any ideas? Is there anything you'd like to see that would make Patron enjoyable for everyone?
If you guys start a patron group I will be a patron for you for sure safe travels
Three times at the Iditarod race, love Ak. summer/winter. My brother was Station at Elmendorf, Air Force Anchorage for 17yrs. He also volunteered for the Iditarod race in Wasilla. The start of the real start. For t hree yrs worked at NakNak for Trident summer work for 3 months. Then stay with brother’s family for a month. We traveled/hiked all around, him as the guide. He has since passed. When I saw this video I remember my brother with 😊 & so many thoughts of Ak./ him ! 😍
Aww Ski that was awesome to read! You guys really lived life! Thank you for coming along on this adventure with us and taking you down memory lane. Love it!
Love the video just started watching funny Jim`s face on the wheel love it stay safe you two from liverpool uk
Funny to watch him be so serious :). lol. Thank you!
JIM - well done on the Farris wheel. Conquering Fear and goin with the flow. Remember - "HAPPY WIFE - HAPPY LIFE". You guys bring joy to my heart. Merry Christmas to you "THREE"!
Hi Gerry. Thank you! We are glad you are enjoying the adventure. Merry Christmas!
Love it! Hopefully next year. I was surprised that you could find parking so easily. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
As long as you are out early it isn't too bad. The later in the day the more crowded parking becomes.
Jim.....buddy....I feel your pain.
I get nervous standing on a step stool. lol kidding.
Seriously it did look like fun. Glad you folks are having a good time.
Spring will arrive soon enough. Stay safe you two. :)
This festival is certainly about Hope and that Spring and Summer are right around the corner. Then it started snowing and hasn't stopped. No more heights for Jim. He was a good sport and I think he's still recovering. Phobias are the real deal. I try to understand his. The ladder on the van is useless to him. 😂. Thanks for hanging out with us, we promise to stay safe.
I watch each and every videos - love them guys - enjoy your travels
Hi Ron. We love hearing and knowing this. I think Jim said "we love seeing you" at the end and that cracked me up. I'm glad you stopped in so we can "see" you. 😂. We will see you again soon. 😁
I grew up in New York state north of New York City and we never had any carnivals in the wintertime just Boy Scout campouts & Klondike sled contests . Decades ago I went on a one way Alaskan cruise from Vancouver , BC to Seward then by bus to Anchorage to fly home to the lower 48 on Labor Day weekend . I loved your home state very much .
I'm so happy to hear you loved it here! Seward is one of our favorite places to stay!
Anchorage Alaska looks pretty cool but is too cold for me. I am a tropical person but may take an Alaskan cruise from California one of these days. How often are the events/ races held? Great video. Look forward to the next one.
This event is done once per year. This is a week long event that ends with the start of the iditarod. The Alaska Cruises are incredibly beautiful. Always hear good things about them. I have done the ferry once along the same route the cruises take and it is breathtaking.
“Just think, we’re putting our lives in THAT guys hands”. “Would you jump out of a plane and try to fall and die?” 🤔😅🤣
You’re both so much fun. Thank You.
I was trying my hardest to get into his head. I think it worked!? Thanks for sticking with us all this time and taking the time to say Hi.
So funny, Jim trying to keep looking straight ahead on the Ferris wheel...love seeing Anchorage again...last time I was there was Oct 2012. Rules are made to be broken...you should have rocked the chair...:) You guys look like you'd live out toward Big Lake...
I should have....I mean if he's going to blame me for doing it when I wasn't I may as well have right?? Not much has changed since 2012. A lot of the bigger stores have pulled out of Anchorage, Nordstrom, Sams Club, Sports Authority to name a few. Crime is pretty bad and drugs are an epidemic. I didn't get into the crime and why it's on the rise but I'm sure you know. Thank you for following along and understanding "rules are...flexible!" :)
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska Beside enjoying all your video's I really like the way you take the time to respond to all the comments people leave...that means a lot...keep posting...
@@MrJimpk1 Thank you for saying that James. The comments are one of my favorite parts, It's the connection. It makes it a lot easier to talk to the camera and see it as talking to "people". We've made some great friends here in the comments section and have met up with a few of them. It's been a ton of fun.
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska Hopefully the next time I can make it back to Alaska we can get together for a drink..I have family still there...now sure when I'll get back but I'll will at some point...cheers!!
@@MrJimpk1 That would be awesome! Keep us posted, I hope you get the chance to come back, we would love to meet up!
Maybe I can get my hubby to fix me tea now that he has seen your hint that it is the thing to do. Thanks guy!
You should! I sleep on the outside because I don't sleep well at night. Sometimes I make the coffee but Jim enjoys doing it. When he wakes up he crawls over me, and makes all kind of commotion like tickling me or making silly jokes. As you can see I really dislike mornings so him making coffee makes the experience a little more bearable.I try to go back to sleep but it's impossible. I could complain about him being a morning person but really it motivates me to get moving.😁
He is so scared but so brave to go on that wheel with you Cynthia. 🤩
He's always been amazing like that. ❤️
It starts with hot coffee/
"Something special" and cream/
Almost ended on a Farriswheel/
When the man wanting to scream/
Breakfast was hot and great/
At the Pioneer Pancakes store/
And the dogs pulling sled teams/
Left you barking for more/
One day in the life/
Of a woman, man and dog/
Traveling the state of Alaska/
Documenting a video log/
.............................................
Rock the chair, rock the boat/
Rock the world and take a poke/
Yaaaay Dale! Thank you. "Rock the world and Take a Poke". Love it!!!!!!!!!! 😊
Marvelous! Yet another entirely enchanting video! Huge thanks for posting it! I have never felt comfortable in an urban environment; but, one snow covered and haunted ghostly, as yours in the morning was, with a delicious fresh coffee, what more could you ask for! Anytime that you open your doors to a magical landscape of fresh fallen snow, you just know that it will be a heavenly day! I have to say though, that I do not think that most residents of Anchorage appreciate the beauty of their city. October 2010, late afternoon, waiting for a flight at the airport, to pass the time , walked to the university and back; slate cold thunder grey skies, snow settled to sides and back and huge flakes falling, cosy orange glows from all the windows, warm urban glow reflecting to the gathering dark, an afternoon of poetic haunted majesty! Anchorage is an entirely beautiful place. It just depends on how you look at it! Thanks again though, for yet another delightful video!
You're writing a book right? Your writing is beautiful. Admirable you walked to the University while waiting at the airport. Anchorage is a magical place. I hope it gets back to how it used to be someday. We have learned through all of this that what you said seems to be true for most Alaskans. People seem to have forgotten how amazing it feels to be outside, no matter what the weather. We continued to be amazed by how many people are enjoying the outdoors who never made further out of their house than to the office each week. It's really nice to take this time together as a community and focus on each other. Thank you for always having such amazing responses. You are truly appreciated you and the reminder of what's taken for granted.
Love you guy's. Wood love to do wat your doing. Hopefully someday. Keep up the good work
Don't stop dreaming and take it in baby steps. It's taken a long long long time to get to where we are today. Thanks for stopping in!
Alaska in winter is so far out of my Floridian comfort zone I got chills in the first sixty seconds. However as an informative video this is the best. Showing life as it is lived in a place I couldn’t manage. Very nicely done.
PS I used to hate needles. After a motorcycle wreck and three months in the hospital I realized a needle is nothing. I actually liked having a catheter and not thinking about peeing. TMI Rather extreme therapy but it worked. The height thing I haven’t figured yet. Sorry.
So sorry about your motorcycle accident. We feel the same way when we see videos about florida. Many things are beyond comprehension until you actually get to experience and live what you are seeing. I hope we give a good example of that :). This summer you will probably see some motorcycle action also. Jim loves his adventure bikes.
Hi to you all! Looks like fun, Thanks for sharing your travels.
Thank you for enjoying what we do! It was certainly fun, at Jim's expense, poor guy. We appreciate you continuing to support us.
I think hubby is the one that needed the special coffee.
Agreed! Trust me, this was paybacks for all the times he's made me walk through rivers, sit silently nervous as he drove on pure ice, and all the random stuff where there was a real fear of death. A fear of the Ferris wheel?? pffft. 😂😁
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska HAHAHAHA I KNEW IT! I could tell by the look on his face at the end
Jim is a very nice person. I am also afraid of hights. Stay safe both of you.
He really really is. Thank you xo
I am so surprised you got him on that. It is a control issue...as long as he has the wheel all is fine!😂 Jimmy does have a 3rd phobia though. Have you been deep sea fishing for Halibut with him yet? You would see those pancakes and nachos again!😂😂😂
Hahahaha, yes, you should see him when I drive. It's always a back and forth thing, when he drives and I get nervous he thinks it's silly. When I drive and he gets nervous, it's my driving. 😂He has managed to get on a few boats with me over the years with no issues. I think taking Dramamine has helped with that upchuck issue. He's a good man and a good sport. Thank you for making him 😁😘
I have lost touch with him then...he hated deep sea fishing and would refuse to go! Glad he got over that. Hope we can all go one day together. Halibut fishing is my favorite things to do. Homer!
Those eyes should have warned you - back away until I drink my coffee..... 👿👿👿 LOL!!
Yeah, he was full of jokes and It was way too damn early. He's so peppy in the morning, drives me nuts. I got him back though. 😂
GREAT VIDEO..THE BEST..JIM IMAGINE NEEDLES AND HEIGHTS..JIM WAS FREAKING..GOOD VIDEO..AND JIM SURVIVED !❤👍
Thank you Miles! His phobias came from experiences in life and they are the real deal. I had a biopsy done on my breast a few years ago and he came with me for support. As soon as he saw the needle his world went black and he passed out. He tries to overcome them but his body wont let him. I'm proud of him for doing this with me. True Love. 😁.
Prayers Cynthia!🙏Love you guys..soon spring there..that should be an awesome time after the winter..is that mud season?
Jim man I feel for ya.
Hey now! I have to put up with his corny jokes and positive attitude first thing in the morning. 😂. thanks for hanging out with us again Chad.
Since your channel is”Wings and Wheels”, how does that leave Jim a place to fear heights? Great video by the way!🤠🙏✝️
HAHAHa. He does ok in a plane :). Wait till you see him hiking around some of these mountains 😳
I keep hitting “enter.” I was wishing you had taken us up to Kincaid Park. We spend a lot of time up there in the summer, never made it in the winter.
We are hoping to do some cross country skiing there. It's a great place. I"m also hoping to get back to Byron Glacier before Spring. Not sure where we will head to next.
I love the SNOW....I'll leave the desert 2 others.....a. occasional visit to Death Valley or Rozwell is enough 4me....give me the mountains...the woods....the forest. and the....SNOW...😊😉
Yes!!! So many are concerned because we can't use our AC off grid but the only time I'd see needing it is in 100+ degree weather and I have no desire to do that. I lived in Las Vegas for a few years and MELTED. I was miserable. Thank you for watching and knowing that Snow and Cold Weather is beautiful! :)
Ciaoo, sono al lavoro e non c’è niente di più bello e rilassante di vedere le vostre avventure 👋🏻
Grazie per aver guardato dal lavoro! Significa molto per noi seguirci e divertirci 😁
Have a good day! 😁
If I videoed my wife waking her up you’d better start looking for freshly dug shallow grave. Lol.
Can't blame her! Jim has filmed me do pretty much everything, including going pee so at this point I'm used to it. RUclips was his idea and it's helped us open up and step out of our personal bubbles a little so If that means sharing his corny jokes first thing in the morning 💁🏻♀️. Seriously, I dislike mornings very much and that's when he seems to love me the most. I'll never understand it. 😂.
Oh Jesus! Spit out my drink on that one. Jim I'm with you. Next time the girls can ride stupid rides like that and we'll stay on solid ground where real men are supposed to stay. Miss and love you guys. Maggie says to give Ember a kiss.
Love and Miss you too!! Give Maggie love from us. Jim was a good sport, but I love being up in the clouds so it only makes sense right? 😁. Looking forward to seeing what you both do next. Miss you all.
Danke schön für die kleine Stadtrundführung 👍👌 Wie Kalt kann es in Alaska werden im Winter? Wie lange dauert dort der Winter? Wir wollten Euch beiden fragen, wohnt ihr in dem Bundesstaat Alaska 🇺🇸 ? Und woher könnt ihr so gut Deutsch schreiben ✍. Wir freuen uns jedesmal auf euren deutsche Antwort, und vielen herzlichen Dank dafür 👍👌 ☃️
Die Temperatur variiert je nach Landesteil. Im Anchorage-Bereich beträgt der Durchschnitt 10 Grad Fahrenheit. Weiter nördlich in der Nähe von Fairbanks kann es -40 F. sein. Große Unterschiede im Schneefall auch in verschiedenen Teilen des Staates. Ja, wir leben hier in Alaska. Der Winter dauert ca. 7-8 Monate. Normalerweise ist Mai Frühling, Juni-August Sommer und September Herbst. Wir antworten mit einem Übersetzer.
Not sure if you remember my ride on the little Ferris wheel in Fairbanks when there was tears and snot at the top and the guy had to stop it at the first bottom to let your mother off
Of course I remember 😂 It was a little one too! Fear is a real thing. I'm thankful for people in my life willing to "take the chance" with me. (although, I hardly think it's a "rational" fear because you're more likely to get bit by a snake in Alaska than die of the Ferris wheel). Ok, so maybe I made that part up 💁🏻♀️
Mann that ride was going fast(geez) 😅😀
Pretty sure it was full throttle. 😂
Ha Ha Ha ! I’ll bet you don’t get him to do that again. I would be afraid of them doing a rush job on putting the rides together, with it being so cold.
I tried not to think of that. In the past I've heard of other rides malfunctioning and people being injured at the State Fair. Oooooh I should have reminded him of that!! 😂😂😂. Hope you enjoyed seeing downtown Anchorage. Thank you for keeping in touch.
hahaha wait till you see this view??? in a joking mood huh? Jim Ribbit lol.... Cynthia Im not a morning person either need 2 cups before Im gorgeous lmao ....pancakes yum great video guys .. Fly by blues brothers whishhhh lol hahaha we the same lmao we gonna be having so much fun lmao picking on the guys lol Jim you lookin a little green there buddy lol ever watch final destination Jim lol just wondering hahaha have fun guys great video
Ughhh, he's so perky in the morning. Drives me nuts. I knew we'd be around crowds so I had to spike my coffee that morning. Once I was there I was fine. 😂 The Pioneers were so much fun, they always have great stories to tell. Looking forward to you getting here, we can have spiked coffee together 😁
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska woot woot anything to get me warm hahaha
Why is there a doll in the van?
Hi Bill, Cynthia used it while she was traveling solo and some of our subscribers loved him so we just bring him in and out on a very rare occasion :). I know seems weird but anything that helps someone feel comfortable.
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska thanks for letting me know. Though I reckon the doll would scare me more than being alone and having it as a form of deterrence. The doll looks creepy lol 😱
Btw I said on FB that the husband needs a medal, apologies if it caused offence, was not my intention. Cheers.
Bill Tepelidis no offense taken at all. Yes it is kinda spooky especially when you just catch a glimpse of it 😂.
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Are you making money from these travels. . Day to retire someday
We make a little bit of money from RUclips but definitely not enough to live off of. :)
OMG , nope not doing it ,,, uniquely funny ,,, but pure not fun torture. Next time it should be Tim & Kim , not Jim ~peace~
Hahahahahaha, so true Andrew. As we were editing this Jim said "You know? You really played me on that one!"
I'd LOVE to see people's reactions with TimKim in public. hmmmm...that gives me an idea. Thanks! 😂.
Thanks for watching, I think Jim is realizing a lot of people feel the exact same way he does.
I think hubby is the one that needed the special coffee.
😁😂