Thinking this is a good rule to live by...The best way to avoid hearing "You should have been here yesterday" is to fish every day!
For those who have not yet heard - the big news in our lives is my anticpatated move to Anchorage this summer as I have taken a new job. I have accepted the principal position at Highland Tech High Charter School. I am very excited about this opportunity and the end to a 16 month weekend commute between Seward and Anchorage.
More later - Ginger
Friday, May 29, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Spring has arrived in Seward (and Anchorage)
Nikan, Mary and Bruno
Seward - May 10, 2009View from the bay back towards our house
Resurrection Bay - May 10, 2009
Humpback Whale in Resurrection Bay - May 10, 2009
Ginger waiting her turn to go at The Bike for Women - May 3, 2009Sunday, 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
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