LOL Oh Rich This was a great entry. Not that the others were bad, but it was pricless. I can picture you sitting in the boat frozen and waiting. I am so enjoying your trip.
super! Happy late b'day, Rich. We have been too self absorbed, sorry! Your excitement over the everyday wonders of Alaska make it a thrill to read your blog. The photos are fantastic! We love you guys and wish you a safe and adventurous trip home.
No way! Hey, Nancy and Rich,
My entire summer has been wrapped around your rambles and I have enjoyed every one of them. I guess I haven't been focused on your need for feedback, but here goes...You both are traveling in one of my most favorite destinations and are actually providing me with lots of beautiful pictures to dream with. I have family taking a "Sea-to-sea" walking trip in Northern England and their blog doesn't include pictures :-( so you guys are basically my only connection to the beauty of the natural world!
Have a wonderful summer and I expect to see you both in my classroom this fall :-)
Janet
Here's the Comments We have really enjoyed you tid bits and laughed right along with you through all of it ..the pictures are great ..you are lucky to be able to see all of the greatness in Alaska....Rich did you ever get any fish??? How's our Beagle (Daisy)??? We really miss her ... Oh, and you guys too... also when are we expecting you to be back with the puppies??? by the way do we get to name her??? I need to get ready for "Tootsie" ...do you like what we came up with ..??? " Tootsie".... Vernee' will be gone to Southern Calif from Monday the 16 thru Sunday the 23rd .. miss ya bunches..................hurry home ..we want another cribbage lesson ........................ The "Other Beagle People" Vernee' and Gary
thanks Nancy and Rich,
Thanks for letting me come along on your trip--I've really enjoyed my "arm chair" travel to Alaska. What fun. Safe travels home. Mary
Talkeetna? Will you be going to Talkeetna? It's at the base of Denali. If you do, be sure to stop at the post office and say hello to the post-mistress, Charlotte. She's real nice...and she's Travis' sister! She would be thrilled to chat with someone from the "lower 48".
Whitehorse Wow! I didn't know that about Whitehorse! I think the largest weather vane is a great idea, and I can't believe it actually turns with the wind. How neat!
Alaska I remember you telling us about teaching up there! Just reading this reminded me of my stay in Soldotna for 2 yrs. Wow, you are really traversing the state........ interesting about Rich's g-g-p. I've not read all your posts, but do I know which 'Janet' is with you?
Skagway We landed in Skagway right before the Fourth of July. We had been on the ferry from Prince Rupert. I remember buying Julie of the Wolves at the book store in town and a belt buckle with two bears on it. It was hot. We watched a parade and other small town activities. We stayed only a couple of days before we climbed out of the valley over the pass. I vaguely remember the border crossing back into Canada. There was some issue with my step father and a side arm he had to keep declaring, as we kept crossing borders. I was afraid of the Mountees were going to do something scary.
Fort Nelson Had Pizza Hut and washed the truck and trailer in Fort Nelson. We were on our way south though instead of north. We went up the Inland Passage to Skagway. I love it when you guys travel it brings back so many memories and the opportunity to dream about new adventures.
edmonton My memories of Edmonton involve a Hudson Bay Company store and a huge mall we drove around trying to park with a tralier. I don' t remember actually going inside anything so I am guessing we did not find a place to park. When we went on the AlCan Highway it was still dirt.
Going To The Sun Road Hey guys, I HIGHLY recommend driving up Going To The Sun Road on your way back. Keep in mind, you should NOT bring your trailer on that road. Imagine me huffing it up that sucker on my bicycle. What a road!!! You are bringing back so many memories for me by talking about the area! Love you!
Chris
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Oh Rich This was a great entry. Not that the others were bad, but it was pricless. I can picture you sitting in the boat frozen and waiting. I am so enjoying your trip.