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We use an Oil heater, and space electric space heaters, we do have a fire place and some wood for emergencies. Not long ago we had to pay for every byte of internet, but someone started providing unlimited, so AT&T, and GCI, and the other telco's needed to start providing cheaper service contracts.

Not long ago we had to pay for every byte of internet

That is some Dr.Evil level stuff right there. Un-freaking-believable ... I'm glad to hear that a competitor showed up and lit a fire under their bum to heat things up a bit (pun intended).

Regarding emergency heating, I have a few kerosene heaters laying around here just in case the power goes out mid-winter. There's also a fireplace here where I can toss a few logs of wood (or pieces of furniture) if need be ...

Well, thanks for keeping us updated with the weather up there in Alaska. And congrats for being #1 in the Proof-of-Brain game. Keep up the awesome work!

Thanks, I do enjoy the game.