“Don’t like the weather in Alaska? Wait five minutes!” That’s the old joke that pretty accurately describes the last couple of weeks here in Homer. It’s spring. No, winter. No, spring. No, winter. Have no fear, the Betster is here to reassure you that warmer weather and longer daylight hours are on their way, and with them the return of the sandhill cranes, opportunities for fiddlehead and stinging nettle foraging, and dusting off your gardening tools. In the meantime, there’s no shortage of activities to keep you informed and entertained. Just check out these Best Bets!
The skiing out East End Road isn’t the only thing crusty these days. Conversations at the store and post office this week have included, “Will you stop with the snow dance already,” and “I know we’re Alaskans, but enough already…” and “Oh great, more of the white stuff.”