Drove back from Anchorage today. Was good to see the Teague’s again. We last saw them in Sitka as we wrapped up a ten day cruise on their boat from Juneau to Sitka. There is just no other way to see Southeast Alaska. We cruised, fished and crabbed (that is catching crabs, not slipping sideways) at a leisurely pace stopping overnight in secluded coves, sharing the abundant wild life with only one or two other boats. We watched over ten bald eagles fight over one fish on the shore and up into the forrest. The evenings spent over gourmet dinners and stimulating conversation in the luxurious warmth of the yachts cabin. It was the kind of vacation you dream about, but only a handful of us ever experience.
Patricia was there also, as she is staying with them for a few days while she searches for a new abode. It is always good to see her and talk about New Zealand. The Teague B&B/U-Store-It is getting real popular. We are trying to talk them into expanding. We’ll see.
The forecasters seem to have gotten it right this time as the high pressure persists and it was crystal clear once we past Portage glacier. The fall colors haven’t peaked but should be within a week.
Back to packing tomorrow. Here’s the link to my third and last Wriststrong story, featuring characters “pulled from real life”, as they say. Link to Wriststrong Vs the Volcano
It was written during Redoubt Volcano’s last eruption. If you aren’t familiar with Redoubt, check it out here. link to Geology.com It is just a few miles from Kenai, across the Cook Inlet.
Wriststrong Vs the Volcano Posted: 04-12-2009 11:39 PM
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About Me
- Troy
- 1964: after high school life begins. Asked to consider not returning to OSU after the first year. 1966 drafted; grunt, door gunner, HU1 pilot. Out in Dec '70. 1972 married, joined fire dept and bought first house over a 6 month span. 1980 moved family (which now consisted of wife Teri, daughter Amy and son Ryan) to CO. 1990 moved all to bush Alaska to work for the dark side (the FAA). Started Blog to keep family and friends up on our whereabouts. Retired in March 2010. In Feb 2012 sold house in Alaska. By May had bought in Redmond and completed the move. Still nesting in Redmond and loving it!
