Anchorage Tips
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cheechako
When the "termination dust" creeps down the mountains surrounding Anchorage, you know the snow will soon reach the city.
When it does, remember to keep your steps short, with your weight firmly over your foot. Put a foot too far forward and
you'll be laughingly referred to as a "cheechako," or "newcomer" as you pick your self up.
Gifts
Try presenting a surprise "pocket" gift on your next hot date. Pocket "surprise" gifts will leave a lasting impression, and set a positive tone for the evening. Pre-buy gifts that you know will go over well no matter what the occasion. For example, I recently stumbled on a beautiful little jewery box which could hold about two or three rings. It was handmade of Chinese pottery and silver. Only about $30 per box. I purchased three of them, and wrapped them all at the same time for a future occasion. And remember, it's the thought that counts, not the expense of the gift.
Poetry
Try a little written poetry with your target significant other. E-mails are a good starting point for this type of communication. Sometimes I'll go with a classic intro for my poems ..Roses are red, Violets are blue, Can't wait for our next roundesvue, etc. Caution: Do not hint at "love" in your poems, instead, aim at humor or highlights of fun that you shared together on your date. Do not under any circumstances write poems that you recycle, and have only generic meaning. Instead, your poems need be very personal about experiences you shared together. Have fun with your poetry, make jokes about your stupidity or naitivy or other real world feelings that you felt while on your date.
