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Posted on 10/19/2005 12:02:11 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
My goodness, that moose does get around! LOL
Thanks sistah. Sorry it has taken me so long to get to your post, it has just been crazy around here. I can't keep up. I saw your post to me, then went to answer it and couldn't find you again. Finally had to do a search for "dutchess" latest posts to come up with it. LOL
Speaking of Alaskan King Crab, if you ever get the chance to see the Discovery Channel's documentary "The Deadliest Catch" (I think it is called), be sure to watch it. It is SO dangerous and the conditions so rough, I just sat enthralled and amazed at what those brave sailors do to bring in those crabs.
Ketchikan was our civilization. We were camping out, and got to go to town occasionally. It was pretty..... RUSTIC... I think is a good term.
Steamers may be in good hands when you return, so give it the benefit of trying an appetizer... If it doesn't show up quickly and tasting great... beat feet to the Gilmore.
/john
Backyard.
Beautiful wastelands, Lady. And, of course, another wonderful story! Thanks!
LOL! Well, the sentiment was there. :o)
You're welcome to my plaid or to anything else you like!
Oh, okay. Thanks, I Googled it: Alaskan road project resumes on Annette Island . Now I understand where you were and why. :-)
Reminds me a "tad" of Transporter 2. did you see it?
Lori, why isn't Thackney's name on as one of the thread co=posters?
:-)
Thackney, you have been a WONDERFUL person to bring so many personal pix/comments etc to this thread. I just got home & had fun with your posts (the kitty & moose was amazing)
Thank you
Has someone pinged the Alaska state board? (guessing they have)..
and
Sistah's, can I keep Thackney? I promise to feed, walk and play wiht him/her daily!!!!!
I hear what you're saying.
I think when we were there, we were the only cruise ship docked in Ketchikan, but in Juneau, there were at least three other ships along with us. You couldn't even get into the Red Dog Saloon - it was just over-run with tourists.
LOL..... I heard horror stories about the cold at Fairbanks! My Dad said it was worse than Kodiak!!
Yes....Anchorage was "the place" to be. Our schools were wonderful, for the most part the roads were good and those who lived off base were welcomed by all. We lived off base for several years. It was great there too!
I remember swimming in Greenly Lake when it was 65 and thought it was wonderful!! I think that's the way you spell it. I also remember a snowfall that necessitated us going out through my upstairs bedroom window to exit the house. No snow blowers back then!!
From Alaska we went to the Baltimore area. Sadly, that's where Dad had his heart attack so my memories of Blt. are anything but good.
Both of the Dakotas are some of my favorite places. I've only been there in the late spring/early summer... so what you experienced happily I missed!!
Do you realize how fortunate we are to have seen and been where we have? So many people today can't travel and when they do, it's by air and interstate. No side trips, no talking to the locals. Always in a hurry to get nowhere fast. Thank Heaven as I have walked this road of life, I was taught to stop and smell the roses. Even when I go to check on TC's place in the country, I take back roads and go through the little towns. I don't want to miss a thing along life's way.
Nana
Hi John, got back a few min ago. sorry I missed you but looks like you fit right in.
all.. john is not only military.. but a professional chef & also a top flight IT guy. and likes pets & has a good sense of humor.
John, we have quite a few active & reserve & retired military men AND women who frequent this thread. so glad you shared some of what you did this past year in Alaska. Hope you can share some pix maybe tomorrow. do you have a server to park pix on? You can use mine if you need to.
Have a wonderful time wth your family & friends
Thank you for your service to our country
Haven't seen it yet.
*sigh*
LOL!! If I were psychic, I surely would have put his name on the thread as a co-host! He has done a great job helping me host this thread and I can't thank him enough.
LOL. Sorry, thackney, I am talking about you as if you are not here. BTW, you have a beautiful family. Love that portrait of the four of you!
Sistah's, can I keep Thackney? I promise to feed, walk and play wiht him/her daily!!!!!
Only if you promise to bring him by the Finest every couple days. LOL
And is single. His teeth fit well, he doesn't scratch in public, and he likes quiet walks in the rain. 8>) It sounds like an ad.....
/john
Thank you. I was so hoping you would say that. I really didn't want to have to give it back. LOL
LOL! That could have caused a mighty tug-of-war! Shoot--I've probably borrowed stuff from you, too! :o)
Great News. Thanks for letting us know, Lori.
Scuba Chick, tell Scuba Daddy that we thank him for his service and are thrilled that he is home with you and BabyChick.
Good evening, MamaBear.
I just skimmed the thread. It is beautiful. I'm sooo happy that it is a two-day thread.
It's been a busy day and am just now settling down for the evening. Marissa is in bed but not asleep.
I had hoped to get a flu shot this morning but the doc had a sign on his door that flu shots had been cancelled due to not getting the shipment. I wonder if it is going to be like last year. Bummmmmer.
Thank you for this lovely thread. I've bookmarked it for further reading later.
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