Saturday, March 8, 2008
In Seward
Nikan and I traveled to Seward Friday afternoon to spend the weekend. Saturday finds us spending a quiet day. Ginger and I started out with breakfast at the "Train Wreck," and home to watched some recorded shows. We will be attending a fundraiser at the Sea Life Center tonight. It's family night and the fundraiser is for the new kid's playground that Seward volunteers will be building in May, you know, after the real spring hits. Ginger thinks spring has sprung but it most likely will not really be here all that soon even if the snow is melting and temps are in the high 30's. Wishful thinking! Mary
Friday, March 7, 2008
Surprises & ...is it Spring yet?
Mary and Nikan got quite the surprise last night when at the end of a nice trail walk they stumbled upon two (huge - as Mary says) moose enjoying an evening snack on the path back to the condo. The good news - while Mary and Nikan quickly moved in one direction - the moose buddies ran in the other. Lucky them - as moose have a tendency to charge...did I mention that Nikan was on the ever popular "retractable leash" (all 16 feet of it)
In other news - Spring is trying to "spring forth" - ok, ok, the was bad...we have been having warmer temperatures of late bring quite a bit of rain mixed with snow. It has been raining most of the day (38 degree, actually went out without a jacket today) but this afternoon I watched out my office window as it turned to snow...our temps are hovering in the 30's - climbing to 40 from time to time...at least I know that spring is on the way - which means that fishing season is not far off. (Oh life is good!)
Talk soon - Ginger
In other news - Spring is trying to "spring forth" - ok, ok, the was bad...we have been having warmer temperatures of late bring quite a bit of rain mixed with snow. It has been raining most of the day (38 degree, actually went out without a jacket today) but this afternoon I watched out my office window as it turned to snow...our temps are hovering in the 30's - climbing to 40 from time to time...at least I know that spring is on the way - which means that fishing season is not far off. (Oh life is good!)
Talk soon - Ginger
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Iditarod 2008
Mary filming the show - Yes, it is snowing (little flurries)
Dee Jonrowe - Musher, Breast Cancer Survivor
Contemplating the "last great race"
Not the fashion statement they were hoping for
Jeff King and his team - 4 time Iditarod ChampionCLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Mko went to the Rainbow Bridge 02/27/08
We said good-bye to Mko, our golden retriever, last night. Ginger, Nikan (pug) and I all went to see her about 9 pm. She really loved Alaska and I am so glad she could spend her last 1-1/2 yrs here. We will miss her but she is at peace and gone to play with all the other dogs at the Rainbow Bridge.
"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...." Author Unknown
"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...." Author Unknown
Monday, February 25, 2008
Moose on the loose...
Hey all,
I leashed up the dogs tonight for a quick trip outside the condo. We walked across the driveway and onto the snow. A moment later I turned and spotted a female moose about 20 feet away munching on the neighbor's tree! The dogs spotted it to as I started to reel them in on their retractable leashes, saying under my breathe "oh shit, oh shit, oh shit." We quickly went back into the house. I grabbed the camera and came outside onto the stairs and watched it for quite awhile. She ventured across our driveway and selected a plant at the bottom of the stairs to dine on. At one point I was about 5 feet away and felt like I could reach out and pet it. Not recommended! She didn't seem to mind me but I was prepared to run up the stairs and inside if she decided I was a bother. I don't think she'd climb the stairs, but you never know!
Mary
I leashed up the dogs tonight for a quick trip outside the condo. We walked across the driveway and onto the snow. A moment later I turned and spotted a female moose about 20 feet away munching on the neighbor's tree! The dogs spotted it to as I started to reel them in on their retractable leashes, saying under my breathe "oh shit, oh shit, oh shit." We quickly went back into the house. I grabbed the camera and came outside onto the stairs and watched it for quite awhile. She ventured across our driveway and selected a plant at the bottom of the stairs to dine on. At one point I was about 5 feet away and felt like I could reach out and pet it. Not recommended! She didn't seem to mind me but I was prepared to run up the stairs and inside if she decided I was a bother. I don't think she'd climb the stairs, but you never know!
Mary
Senator Murkowski visits Seward...
Senator Lisa Murkowski visited Seward High School last Friday, Feb. 22. I walked her around campus - first stop: cooking class. Senator Murkowski took time to visit with students and taste the recipes of the day. She also met with two groups of students for a question and answer session (Environmental Science and Student Council/U.S. History.) At the conclusion of her visit she presented the library with a book and the school with a U.S. Flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol Building at her request for Seward High School. I have to figure out a place to display it.
The picture is Senator Murkowski, our student council president and me...did you all know I was SO SHORT! :-)
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