tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330860942024-03-07T10:00:34.572-09:00Northern Lightreflections on life from latitude 61Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-32848264961660460282014-02-06T18:09:00.001-09:002014-02-06T18:09:46.013-09:00Lost and found againI've moved. No, really. I've moved. You can find me here:<a href="http://riverhouselove.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> http://riverhouselove.blogspot.com</a>Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-73389997386820544162013-04-21T20:17:00.002-08:002013-04-21T20:17:24.111-08:00Abbey Road?<div style="text-align: center;">
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God, what happened to me? A serious case of blogging writers block. I guess I lost my mojo, but now I'M BAAACK!<br />
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July. Was that really the last time I was on here? <br />
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So much has happened since July. Life moves by us so quickly. If I remember correctly, we had a very difficult fall. Typically, you can count on September for warm, Indian summer days. Not this year. This lack of fall was promptly followed by a very long and cold winter. Which, incidentally doesn't give any indication of giving up to spring easily. Several feet of frozen heavy snow is beginning to recede from the sunny spots up against the house. I have been spending time looking longingly at others post photos of spring flowers and blooms, and trying not to cry.<br />
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While change is the only constant, after nearly 7 years after arriving in the largest state in the union, my family and I are heading back to colorful Colorado. Our bodies are in need of an extreme boost of sunshine and vitamin D. Summers full of dry heat alternating with rocking thunderstorms await us. (Rocket will hate that part of his new home.) Enough issues and opportunities have aligned, that it is clear, now is the right time to pack it up and move home. Although we have enjoyed our adventure here, this place has never even begun to feel like home. We've managed to meet some wonderful people, renovate 2 great houses and see things we will likely never see again.<br />
It's with great anticipation that we pack it in and head down the AlCan. Stay tuned. <br />
<br />Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-49452386761322927662012-07-03T19:47:00.001-08:002012-07-03T19:49:28.521-08:00The view from here<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-52950940201891227662012-05-06T20:11:00.001-08:002012-05-06T20:17:23.221-08:00SewardWe finally made it out of Anchortown and down to Seward for the weekend.<br />
Sadly, we hadn't been down to visit since last fall. Although we get to see a lot of friends R/L and L, as they routinely make it into the big city, its always nice to spend a weekend in their little town.<br />
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Winter was LONG here in the north, and Seward saw record snow as well.<br />
It appears that it may be a very long time until they have bare ground. Don't you agree? Seriously, I brought daffodils from our yard, and we showed up here... on May 5th.<br />
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Incidentally, this is Rocket staring down a moose. Doesn't he look fierce?<br />
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We had a great weekend, eating, and visiting. Jade and Lydia LOVE each other so very much. This makes my heart happy.<br />
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We were lucky enough to have Captain Rich take us out on a whale watching tour.<br />
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(This time, I only managed to be ever so slightly nauseated instead of actually feeding the fish. Yay me!)<br />
Although we were hoping to get a last glimpse of the migrating Gray whales, they eluded us. We managed to see many Orcas and a few Humpbacks though, which was pretty grand.<br />
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I learned from another boat captain, Dan O, that Orcas specific to Resurrection Bay are part of the AK 6 Pod. You can learn more about this at <a href="http://whalesofalaska.org/">Whales of Alaska.org.</a><br />
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The day was overcast and gray, but the whales Lou and Hive were putting on quite a show. Hive has the curvy dorsal fin and Lou has a nick in his (hers?). <br />
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Check out Hive's distinctly curved dorsal fin. He is a known male who is 44 years old. Forty-Four freaking years old!!!!<br />
Lou is much smaller and his/her sex is unknown. They swam very near each other the whole time and many of us on the boat thought they were mother and baby... I did not know the truth until later when I got my AK 6 pod educational lecture. I am now informed, and a fan.<br />
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Another shot of Hive with Lou's water bubble on the right side of the frame above. <br />
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And then Hive and Lou together.<br />
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It was very calm inside the bay.<br />
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As we meandered closer to shore, there was quite a lot of Stellar sea lion action. Strange, beautiful and noisy creatures, they are.<br />
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Although the puffins haven't returned, there are thousands of other birds nesting along the rocky shoreline.<br />
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This will be tricky, and the close up of this photo below will not likely help, because the image is blurry, but check out the white blob that is a mountain goat, carefully perched about 3/4 of the way up this rock face. Can you find it?<br />
Its just above the light green patch of ground, dead center, 1/3 of the way down the frame from the top. <br />
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Humpbacks are BIG whales in comparison to Orcas. We probably saw 3 or 4 of them. It is difficult to keep track and the water out near open water was also BIG.<br />
Swaying boats and large lenses, do not good photos make. But, I tried.<br />
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There are two humpbacks in the above shot.<br />
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And a quintessential tail shot.<br />
Today we headed out to Lowell Point and walked the beach before heading back home.<br />
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Summer is slow to come to Alaska, and we are ready.Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-50337851597882102882012-04-22T20:58:00.000-08:002012-04-22T20:58:07.750-08:00finallysnow is melting<br />
grass is greening<br />
sun is shining<br />
spring is here<br />
life is good<br />
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I first saw his work at the Anchorage Museum where he had huge black and white photographs of ice chunks that form out on Turnagain Arm with the tides coming in and out. This unique body of water is part of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Inlet">Cook Inlet</a> and extends down south to Portage.<br />
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This portion of the Seward Highway hugs the shorelines of Turnagain Arm with 3000 foot peaks jutting out of the earth. Its a ride I have never tired of. You must travel this road to access anywhere on the Kenai Peninsula (Seward, Soldotna, Homer etc.) You also travel on this road to reach Girdwood and<a href="http://www.alyeskaresort.com/resort/webcams.aspx"> Mt Alyeska</a>.<br />
One thing that is well known and heeded, is that the silty waters here are famous for quicksand type action. All thoughts of tromping around at low tide is strictly discouraged. However, in early March and April, when the sun shines bright for 13 hours, and the earth is still very frozen, you can venture out there carefully, watching the tide.<br />
So, for two days, a group of us met up after planning our trek at low tide, and hiked out onto Bird Point. We spent the day photographing this amazing world. Although its hard to get much perspective from the photos, many of these large chunks of ice were as large as vehicles or small houses. There was a lot of melting and shifting going on as well.<br />
Hope you enjoy.<br />
BTW, photographer Joe Connolly of <a href="http://chugachpeaks.com/">Chugach Peaks Photography</a> was kind enough to loan me a very nice lens to use for the weekend. Thanks Joe!Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-79999893036247491482012-03-10T18:23:00.000-09:002012-03-10T18:23:40.317-09:00Marching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdv2_Gs8KEtkoyWxlAKRY167swql9FpYnsnipX0hEBavI0PydHw6lEFOrRf_QugwwnM9stFt5j1N4FMqWN-ncqTciL3s-JykdJRH6Ds_IVb-4DoIfFVVsHsvXeudrqHxQr-NS2/s1600/selfport.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdv2_Gs8KEtkoyWxlAKRY167swql9FpYnsnipX0hEBavI0PydHw6lEFOrRf_QugwwnM9stFt5j1N4FMqWN-ncqTciL3s-JykdJRH6Ds_IVb-4DoIfFVVsHsvXeudrqHxQr-NS2/s320/selfport.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Thought I'd disappeared, right?<br />
Well, in a way, I have. Work has been all consuming. Sucking every last bit of energy, compassion and creativity from me.<br />
I am hopeful for respite soon.<br />
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Today was a sparkling blue, sunny day. After returning from the hospital I grabbed my camera and headed out to Point Woronzof to check out the ice flows. Its not warm, but the sun sure felt amazing.<br />
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We are really still in the grips of winter here.<br />
While the rest of the country is bragging about seeing the beginnings of flowers and tree buds, we are shoveling 3 feet of snow and ice off the roof.<br />
Mud season will be epic.<br />
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The last two pics are from Rondy weekend which celebrates the start of the Iditarod. Currently these dogs are half way between here and Nome now, running an amazing race. You can follow that circus <a href="http://iditarod.com/">here.</a>Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-63897574300355764392012-02-07T19:56:00.000-09:002012-02-07T19:56:53.533-09:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qJ8msRKSsNxbPa1YeyIhEdSzbZP_2iSIQOOmG7wXEbLOpBUYtDmeO6BsCDrozMek9rxy8-Il9AkjqBHHrAlTcnhDoLxYM9cC5tU__IOgF-jyg0s-HVFZzG0lUqQRCC4mzdds/s1600/_MG_7348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qJ8msRKSsNxbPa1YeyIhEdSzbZP_2iSIQOOmG7wXEbLOpBUYtDmeO6BsCDrozMek9rxy8-Il9AkjqBHHrAlTcnhDoLxYM9cC5tU__IOgF-jyg0s-HVFZzG0lUqQRCC4mzdds/s320/_MG_7348.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Recycled Colorado photo from last summer. It was SUNNY that day.<br />
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Time: 7:44 pm<br />
Location: dining room table<br />
Weather: 15 degrees and clear with a BIG moon on the way<br />
Listening: To Jade and Jeff struggle through homework<br />
Eating: Nutz over chocolate Luna bar<br />
Drinking: Robios vanilla tea<br />
Wearing: jammies<br />
Feeling: a headache coming on<br />
Wanting: the week to be OVER<br />
Needing: a maid and professional organizer, maybe just a professional organizer....<br />
Thinking: about our upcoming selfish and impulsive Denver weekend<br />
Enjoying: is it wrong that I cant find a single thing to type here?<br />
Wondering: if it is time to move my life againLisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-62533375499489960352012-01-29T20:46:00.000-09:002012-01-29T20:46:00.961-09:00Got Snow?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We seem to have a surplus of the white stuff. Unfortunately, we have had record breaking cold to accompany it, making it difficult to play in it for extended periods of time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Average January temp for the Anchorage bowl: 2.7 frigid degrees. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Wowzer.Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-75486735672876586042012-01-20T18:31:00.000-09:002012-01-20T18:31:09.188-09:00gainingI did it!<br />
I escaped from work <i>before</i> the sun went down!<br />
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I came home, put on 17 layers of clothing and headed out to stroll the neighborhood. It felt good to be taking in the last of the daylight despite the frigid temperatures that have dominated the Anchorage bowl for over a week. It has been below zero now for at least a week. Not pleasant at all.<br />
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Anyhow, here is a glimpse of my world through a frozen camera before my fingers froze.<br />
I didnt venture far, think a mere 6-8 block radius from our abode.<br />
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Did I mention we have a lot of snow?<br />
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This weekend was spent in the lovely hamlet of Girdwood. A little downhill skiing, a little xcountry skiing, a little pool time, and a lot of fun with friends.<br />
Despite the sub zero temps, it was very nice to be outside chasing the sun, and it finally feels as though we might be rounding the bend and gaining on winter. <br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-66796194148321614562012-01-12T21:31:00.000-09:002012-01-12T21:31:02.415-09:00just the factsTime: 9:20 pm<br />
Location: the couch<br />
Weather: 10 degrees and snowing for the past 18 hours<br />
Listening: to the wind chimes<br />
Eating: olives<br />
Drinking: vodka<br />
Wearing: fleece<br />
Feeling: restless<br />
Wanting: a maid<br />
Needing: more hours in a day<br />
Thinking: about owning the home in the blueberry field behind my brother<br />
Enjoying: <u>Everyday in Tuscany</u><br />
Wondering: if I'll ever get out of this place<br />
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Life, my friends, is good.<br /><br />Christmas day was spent on the beach just inside Sian Ka 'an with a few other local families. This wide expansive beach is an extension of Tulum beach just inside the reserve. If you can over look the fact that a modest amount of trash washes up and there are no hotels or staff to clean it up, it's a pretty impressive place. <br /><br />For first timers, this reality is shocking. Sad to say, that after all these years of coming here, this has not changed much.<br /><br />We have also visited both the ruins of Coba, and Tulum. In Coba you can still climb to the top of a pyramid. We did this on the solstice and it felt just perfect.<br /><br />We managed to meet a dear couple from Virginia who invited us over to their rented Tulum beach house for the day. They have been coming to the area for 30 years and to that house for the past 4 Christmases. They were like minded, fun and absolutely lovely to meet. <br /><br />We had a fantastic day there with a desolate stretch of beach to ourselves. Needless to say it was an au natural day. It was simply divine to hear Jaden proclaim after playing in the waves; "being naked makes me feel so free!" It was tough getting both boys to put their clothes on at the end of the day.<br /><br />So here we sit with two more days to go. I dare say that I will almost be ready to return home then. <br />And that my friends, is a sure sign of a great vacation.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/604.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_604.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/605.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_605.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/607.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_607.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/608.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_608.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/609.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_609.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/610.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_610.jpg' border='0' width='392' height='392' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/611.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_611.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/612.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_612.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/614.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_614.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/615.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_615.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/28/616.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/28/s_616.jpg' border='0' width='188' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Tulum,Mexico%4020.209614%2C-87.474489&z=10'>Tulum,Mexico</a></p>Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-80842990307565721632011-12-18T16:37:00.001-09:002011-12-18T16:37:04.231-09:00Traveling light<br />I know the very few, dedicated peeps who peek in on this blog from time to time, typically keep coming back because of the beauty that is AK. <br />Unfortunately, I've been a rather pathetic blogger, the camera is dusty and motivation is lacking when you eat, sleep, and work in the dark. <br /><br />But, if you can stand some cheerful beauty, from points much, much farther south, look no further. <br /><br />The family and I have flown the coop and headed to the Yucatan Peninsula to spend a quiet, non-commercial Christmas together. This beautiful land is home to the ancient Mayan, and they are warm and welcoming. <br />This place feels like an old shoe, comfortable and safe. It was a short hop from our old stomping grounds in Colorado, and we have spent considerable time here over the years, but it is a haul from latitude 61. <br /><br />Four jet planes and 21.5 hours later, finds us slowly and sweetly refueling our vitamin D tanks. <br /><br />Feliz solsticio indeed!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/18/2923.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/18/s_2923.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/18/2924.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/18/s_2924.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/18/2926.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/18/s_2926.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/18/2927.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/18/s_2927.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-71639338957653636902011-11-20T16:06:00.002-09:002011-11-20T16:06:40.740-09:00Cold fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOAJOjFjdClSDGHbQKxd_dYHjf6Bh0ElHd_TYbKDZ082_wpHhFfInWO8qDQ0BscrI4h8qAGiADt_DGOxPdQTNkeDHpz_Q4fnQ3GmtQDR2FOvlFnxQMnh05eRDSodoTyFuadr0/s1600/snowfort2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOAJOjFjdClSDGHbQKxd_dYHjf6Bh0ElHd_TYbKDZ082_wpHhFfInWO8qDQ0BscrI4h8qAGiADt_DGOxPdQTNkeDHpz_Q4fnQ3GmtQDR2FOvlFnxQMnh05eRDSodoTyFuadr0/s320/snowfort2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-21664550685073721382011-11-13T11:56:00.000-09:002011-11-13T11:56:22.054-09:00SNOW!Snow, snow and more snow!<br />
I have often said, that if you are going to have winter, it's better to GO BIG than to have cold weather without the white stuff. If we keep going at this rate, its going to be a <i>banner</i> snow year. We've got a solid foot on the ground here in Anchortown with snowfall daily for the past 5.<br />
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The funny thing about snow in AK is that once it comes, it doesnt budge until April. No mid winter thaw. No sunny, snow melting days. It just piles up for 6 solid months.<br />
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This naturally, makes snow maintenance here, a bizarre and ongoing ritual. There is simply too much snow as it gets plowed up on the sides of the road, so big dump trucks and front loaders cruise all over town hauling snow off to that magical snow storage place. Then, it all gets hauled back in to 4th avenue, put right back down on the street, for the annual start of Iditarod. <br />
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Jade has 4 different snow forts in the yard. He's a happy camper. Haven't busted out the skis yet because we are up to our neck with house projects. I anticipate a massive slow down here in about 2 weeks and then we will be hitting the trails and hills.<br />
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I am participating in a 30 day photo challenge on Facebook. This was day #3: Clouds.<br />
It was a fortuitous thing that this immature baldy flew over just as I was pointing the iphone skyward. <br />
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Has winter started in your part of the world?Lisabeth and Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913903536905846895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33086094.post-2995295429533710272011-10-15T18:46:00.000-08:002011-10-15T18:46:30.664-08:00OctoberWowzer.<br />
I've let an entire month slip past.<br />
The camera has barely been out, but the small one on my iphone is always on hand. I have recently cleaned out those pics and put them on the computer.<br />
The ease at which that small, portable camera is lugged around makes snapping photos a breeze. Here are some of many taken over these past several months.<br />
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Our little Red House is shaping up. We are nearly buttoned up and ready for winter. The place is only 3/4 construction zone at this point. Things are looking up!<br />
There is snow on the surrounding mountains, but Anchortown has yet to see any of the white stuff. Its bliss that we've not turned that corner.<br />
I am beach bound late next week so the scenery is going to change on this little slice of the web.<br />
Stay tuned....<br />
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This weekend I skillfully conned Beth of <a href="http://bethlovespop.blogspot.com/">Popcrush</a> talent, into going on an easy, afternoon hike with me and the fam. Little did I know at the time, our little hike would end 5 hours and 10.5 miles later. <br />
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My legs are still screaming, but the views and company were well worth it.<br />
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Williwaw Lakes Trail is another "Anchortown back yard" hike that begins at the Glen Alps parking lot. The lot is overcrowded and impossible to park in on the weekends, but I have a coworker who lives just up the way from there, so we poached a spot in her yard and headed onto the Powerline trail.<br />
There are two potential routes to the lakes. We took the beautiful, winding valley trail to reach the lakes, however, we all agreed to try The Ballpark trail back to Glen Alps.<br />
This was a rather interesting (SCARY) and amazing (VERTICAL) route which shortened the return trip by a few miles. <br />
Have I mentioned? Our 8 year old is an amazing hiker. <br />
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Undoubtedly, the most popular hike in the Anchorage bowl is Flattop Mountain.<br />
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This urban, flagship Chugach wilderness trail is a fantastic afterwork workout with an amazing view to boot. The people watching isnt half bad either.<br />
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The trail begins at the Glen Alps parking lot. The total distance is 3 miles round trip with a 1300 ft. elevation gain.<br />
The amazingly spacious flat topped peak has carved out picnik spots with 360 views.<br />
On a night which promises a warm glowing sunset, you cant go wrong. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Tres Amigas cooling off in the St. Vrain</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh707f7WO3fu0noYgAiqmhH0uGxxdlKvSEwLAZQT-jyUPjwSWFfGKS1sN6nxOIXQJqafzLkWRjOENrOGHDQHlvaSgHP0XUsDMyVoF4ZC_x9Hsvjjj_sZzYyfy6MPdli7FSl1N-/s1600/Tres+amigas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh707f7WO3fu0noYgAiqmhH0uGxxdlKvSEwLAZQT-jyUPjwSWFfGKS1sN6nxOIXQJqafzLkWRjOENrOGHDQHlvaSgHP0XUsDMyVoF4ZC_x9Hsvjjj_sZzYyfy6MPdli7FSl1N-/s320/Tres+amigas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Return to Anchortown in the nick of time for the first day of THIRD grade</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKRsRRNxiFUaYPKTK-Mv3to-dwsJ7-eUuXVtCQ9BxoshokWqAtr4Ihg77kvjRXBWfrZeXWFHIXi8aygaxYtpmRGpe5xJPvrHmW3G5lfc1qEiHybYnh_coorgjc-T4nC6KtW2E/s1600/Third+grade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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until it just would not let go.<br />
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away we went.<br />
knowing not, what we would find.<br />
nearly 5 years have passed.<br />
no regrets. amazing adventures.<br />
alaska continues to be a wonderful experience.<br />
this land is massive, beautiful and tough. <br />
it has not however, grabbed my heart and mind, to become <i><span style="color: blue;">home.</span></i><br />
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home really is where the heart is.<br />
and that's a good thing.<br />
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