Please help me acheive my fundraising goal of $500 dollars to participate in a 59 mile Bike Ride for Special Olympics Alaska.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The Bike Ride - for Special Olympics Alaska
Please help me acheive my fundraising goal of $500 dollars to participate in a 59 mile Bike Ride for Special Olympics Alaska.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Just a Saturday...
Spring breakup seems to have arrived as the temps hit 40 today. Lots of puddles in and around the ice. We are up to over 13 hours of daylight - currently dusk outside (9:30p). The Great Alaska Sportman's Show was this weekend. Something we look forward to every year as the latest and greatest in outdoor gear is unveiled.
Ginger and Bruno at the Pug Party. It was Bruno's first 'party,' he was a little overwhelmed and needed the security of his momma. Of course Nikan was tearing it up with his friends. And Mary was being social with the people.It was also the last visit from Bruno's previous family and it was a little emotional for us both.
We sold the drift boat two weeks ago and this is the replacement water vessel. Heavy duty inflatable, folds to the size of a medium suitcase, weighs 100 pounds (when inflated), holds 3-4 people (1000+lbs).
This will be perfect for floating the upper Kenai River for fly fishing. :-)
Monsters vs. Aliens Review...
Although a predictable story Monsters vs. Aliens was a pretty cool movie. Theater's offer a 3D and non 3D version of the movie - I suggest paying the extra 2 bucks and enjoy the 3D version. The special 3D effects helped this movie stand out from the others. I can't say it ranks up there with Monsters Inc, but it is a good animated flick none the less.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Mt Redoubt (continued)
It has been an active few days for Mt Redoubt. After an eruption at approx 3:30pm and 7:30pm yesterday there was enough ash falling in Anchorage to close the International Airport leaving many people stranded coming and going. We have friends in Vegas who probably can not get home today? (Just heard they will make it to Seattle but can get no further)
The ash is significant enough in Anchorage for people to be wearing face masks. Also, contact wearers have been told to wear their glass as the ash can scratch your eyes if it gets under your contacts.
The biggest threat for the peninsula came on Thursday when we had a couple of "big blows" in the morning after school had begun. This was a problem because as luck would have it, the winds shifted and were blowing directly across the peninsula. Seward (east) is a distance from the volcano (but closer than Anchorage (north)). The emails were flying from the district with constant updates. I found this very helpful as I made some minor language changes and forwarded updates to my staff. The impact on Seward has been minimal but that could change at any time.
Mary is headed back to Anchorage today so she will be in the "thick of it" - sorry could not resist the pun. We are prepared with masks and goggles. I posted the Alaska Volcano Observatory link under "Favorites" on the right. This will give you easy access to the latest information. Click on the "Puff Ash Cloud Predictions" - This will show you the current wind direction and where the ash will go. The colors represent the height of the eruption - most eruptions have been 30,000 t0 60,000 ft.
Finally as you hear news about the eruptions and ash fall - all the "agencies" have agreed on the following terms to describe the ash fall.
Trace Ash - (weather service will issue "statements") is less than 1/32nd inch of ash
Minor Ash - (weather service will issue "advisory") is 1/32nd to 1/4 inch of ash
Substantial Ash - (weather service will issue "warning") is more than 1/4 in of ash
Anchorage was at "warning" last night.
Check back here regularly for updates - Ginger
The ash is significant enough in Anchorage for people to be wearing face masks. Also, contact wearers have been told to wear their glass as the ash can scratch your eyes if it gets under your contacts.
The biggest threat for the peninsula came on Thursday when we had a couple of "big blows" in the morning after school had begun. This was a problem because as luck would have it, the winds shifted and were blowing directly across the peninsula. Seward (east) is a distance from the volcano (but closer than Anchorage (north)). The emails were flying from the district with constant updates. I found this very helpful as I made some minor language changes and forwarded updates to my staff. The impact on Seward has been minimal but that could change at any time.
Mary is headed back to Anchorage today so she will be in the "thick of it" - sorry could not resist the pun. We are prepared with masks and goggles. I posted the Alaska Volcano Observatory link under "Favorites" on the right. This will give you easy access to the latest information. Click on the "Puff Ash Cloud Predictions" - This will show you the current wind direction and where the ash will go. The colors represent the height of the eruption - most eruptions have been 30,000 t0 60,000 ft.
Finally as you hear news about the eruptions and ash fall - all the "agencies" have agreed on the following terms to describe the ash fall.
Trace Ash - (weather service will issue "statements") is less than 1/32nd inch of ash
Minor Ash - (weather service will issue "advisory") is 1/32nd to 1/4 inch of ash
Substantial Ash - (weather service will issue "warning") is more than 1/4 in of ash
Anchorage was at "warning" last night.
Check back here regularly for updates - Ginger
Mt Redoubt: Eruption 1:30a - 03/38/09 - This is lighting from the eruption
Mt Redoubt: Eruption 3:30p - 3/28/09
Mt Redoubt: Eruption 3:30p - 3/28/09
Monday, March 23, 2009
Latest on Mt. Redoubt
Current information:
1. Since Sunday night at 10:38 PM ADT, there have been 5 major explosions/eruptions at Redoubt lofting an ash cloud up to 60,000 feet high. The cloud has moved primarily NNW from the volcano dropping ash in the Upper Susitna Valley (http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=ahg&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes) in the Skwentna area as shown on the map.
2. The webcam located 7 miles from the summit has failed along with the local webicoder. The others in the immediate area are functioning.
3. Although 19 flights have been diverted or canceled since the eruptions began, most are operating normally and Ted Stevens International airport has no immediate plans to close at this time.
4. The history of Redoubt Volcano is to erupt over many months. That is what the USGS expects for this event at this time.
5. Winds are still carrying the ash plume north over the Susitna Valley, and minor ash fall has been reported in Skwentna, Trapper Creek, Talkeetna, and Willow.
6. No ash is expected in the Anchorage area in the immediate future so there are NO expected office closures or service interruptions at this time. Notifications will be sent should that situation change.
1. Since Sunday night at 10:38 PM ADT, there have been 5 major explosions/eruptions at Redoubt lofting an ash cloud up to 60,000 feet high. The cloud has moved primarily NNW from the volcano dropping ash in the Upper Susitna Valley (http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=ahg&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes) in the Skwentna area as shown on the map.
2. The webcam located 7 miles from the summit has failed along with the local webicoder. The others in the immediate area are functioning.
3. Although 19 flights have been diverted or canceled since the eruptions began, most are operating normally and Ted Stevens International airport has no immediate plans to close at this time.
4. The history of Redoubt Volcano is to erupt over many months. That is what the USGS expects for this event at this time.
5. Winds are still carrying the ash plume north over the Susitna Valley, and minor ash fall has been reported in Skwentna, Trapper Creek, Talkeetna, and Willow.
6. No ash is expected in the Anchorage area in the immediate future so there are NO expected office closures or service interruptions at this time. Notifications will be sent should that situation change.
Mt. Redoubt- Eruption
Mary in Anchorage: Just before going to bed last night I saw a late news alert that Mt. Redoubt had erupted at 10:38 pm AK time. Kept an eye on things till about midnight and awoke to news that it had erupted 5 times overnight. The latest:
2009-03-23 07:46:00
The eruption of Redoubt volcano continues.Ash plumes generated by the explosive bursts so far have all drifted to the north.Ashfall advisories are available on the National Weather Service site http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php
Some ashfall north of Anchorage and they are expecting only a slight amount of ashfall here in Anchorage. However, wind conditions change constantly so we just need to keep watch. Kenai Peninsula and Seward may see more ash then Anchorage, so I will let Ginger update on that situation. No worries for now! Schools, work, etc are open.
Mary
2009-03-23 07:46:00
The eruption of Redoubt volcano continues.Ash plumes generated by the explosive bursts so far have all drifted to the north.Ashfall advisories are available on the National Weather Service site http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php
Some ashfall north of Anchorage and they are expecting only a slight amount of ashfall here in Anchorage. However, wind conditions change constantly so we just need to keep watch. Kenai Peninsula and Seward may see more ash then Anchorage, so I will let Ginger update on that situation. No worries for now! Schools, work, etc are open.
Mary
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