And ((((hugs)))).
Good for you. I did have to laugh at myself though when reading this, especially the part of him complaining about the smells.
You see as someone who knows nothing about Alaska I picture all the homes being log cabin styled homes and no closer that 5 or so miles. So in my head I picture this guy riding up on his dog sled to do the complaining.
I think you handled it well.
Your friend,