Ha! I thought I was just offering bravado.

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I did get the auto cleaned out.  I will look around in the morning as well.  I know I left a blanket in there.  I was thinking it wouldn't matter, but... on second thought.  I pretty much removed everything.  Hmm, oh, the glovebox.  I should go through that.  Rubbish was tossed, some things were brought in to be sorted, some things are known to be going back in, and I plucked what I could out of where I could.  I hope they know how to remove small bits of paper lodged where ogre hands have no means of reaching.  I really didn't think I'd get to that.  It has been on my mind to do since I thought about going in tomorrow for the rest, then added a total cleaning to the list.  But as the day was edging to an end, I just... didn't think it would happen.  Yum!

Now, to chill, I will read about traveling and camping in bear country.  One thing about Alaska is, they offer free camping at state parks for vets over 50%.  Now, reading that, it gets a bit wonky.  Camp but not entrance, or day use?  What?  Anyway, a bit of research might lend to more clarity, or simply a call.  The pass lasts for two years, so since I am sure about a summer visit, I may try to get whatever paperwork they need, and send it off, if they will do it long distance.  I might have to hand deliver my bona fides in Anchorage though.  They have several benefits for vets that I may be checking out, some even useful for visitors beside this one.  But all things require application, proof, and maybe some sort of fee.  While I am not sure I really want to stay at state, definitely not federal, parks, because of the rules, possible crowding, and such, sometimes there might not be many options.  I figure a night or two in a hotel per week/month, depending, to clean up and sleep well, the rest of the time looking for free places to camp, and I'll get a better idea of things, and do so on a thinner nickle. 

Regardless of where I go, bears will be an issue.  And, considering the foolish things tourists do (like leaving food, or even giving food to bears and other dangerous critters), I will have to deal with animals who have become a little too comfortable with people.  So... a bit of research.  Oh, I'll have to look over a lot of material, and many times probably, in order to attempt to keep myself safe.  No one, especially not the government, will look after you.  That is your job.  As I said, at least bears are honest about their intent.

Good night.