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Too Tall Bob

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1867  US buys Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 (2 cents an acre - Seward's Folly). Thus was the only part of the United States acquired that has Eskimos and no wood ticks!

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But no penguins (contrary to what many people think)

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15 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said:

 

But is has plenty of other blood suckers to more than make up for it.

 

Like mosquitos with landing lights and "N" numbers!!:lol:

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Alaska’s Exports:

 

Oil 

Natural gas

Seafood

Lead

Zinc

Textiles

Manufactured goods

Transportation equipment

No big attitude...

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3 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said:

 

Like mosquitos with landing lights and "N" numbers!!:lol:

I understand that one of those 'skeeters' landed at Elmendorf AFB, and they filled it full of JP-5 before they realized it wasn't an F-15! :lol:

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I was first assigned there in 68 at Eielson AFB, North of Fairbanks    Fairbanks was wide open; lots of open carry and you stayed out of Eskimo Bars.

Cheers, Hoss C.

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