It's about that time folks, weather for this week is calling for snow above 2,000 feet all across the state. Bam! That is so awesome.
Even more inspirational is this pic of Quadzilla shredding the Brooks Range in March '08.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
She could have been so right...
This image courtesy of Threadpit. So apt, so sad. She was a decent little guvna and now she is dragging us all through the mud. Sarah, storms ARE brewing in your eyes.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sooo Refreshing
I just ran across this photo from our trip out to Unalaska this last summer. I just thank my lucky stars that this eagle was only protecting a can of Sierra Mist... had that been a can of beer....Tiffany's feather collection would have received a big boost and I'd probably be wearing stripes.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Hello Kate -
Glad to hear that the fungal formal was well attended and went off with greatness. I am also glad to hear that Philip maintained the correct party attitude for the evening. I am looking forward to the photos ! Vicky found them on Flickr, and I am planning on sitting down to review with a nice pint.
Germany was good, relaxing. We didn't do much while we were there, I mostly attempted some of my summer reading list. We stayed there until Monday, and then drove up to Dunkerque, France and crossed over on the ferry to Dover. We went through parts of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and England in one crammed up Renault Clio complete with two wee guinea pigs (who took up most of the room in the car.)
Tuesday, we went into London and spent the day shopping for jeans on Oxford street, and then dinner, and then pub time. The first pub was busy and nice, with a strange ale on tap that I never got the name of. The second pub we went to was over 400 years old, and had Samuel Smith on tap - like 8 different varieties. We got back to our friends at 3 in the morning, due to some confusion in regards to the trains and buses, and the above mentioned tap selection.
On Wednesday, we headed over to Cornwall, driving 6 hours or so from London. I even did some of the driving - though I nearly crashed on the first turn. We are now set at another friends house in Falmouth, who is taking a crash course in Chinese at Oxford. There is the regatta of the Tall Ships going on downtown, so lots of parades and things happening. The ships themselves are pretty incredible, and the woodworkings on some of them is much better than my window trimjob. Basically, about 20 sailships leaving from the harbour to Portugal in a speed race, which occurs once every ten years.
Yesterday, I had to go to orientation / international stuff, and meet with the course leader...my first day at school. I met with a handful of other internationals, including another Creative Advertising fellow from Russia.
Today, we went to the Eden Project, and that was pretty neat as well. They only have trees and plants, and do not culture any fungi - but I am sure that there is some. While there, we picked up an edible plants and fungi book, which should work out well for us. Tomorrow, we will go for a long walk to Mawnan Smith to check out our new place, along the beach and footpath. Hopefully, we will come across some brambles and maybe even some hedgehogs - both animal and fungal. The Tall Ships are supposed to start their race at 1300 , so we should be able to see them as they sail out of the harbour.
I can report that a few have mentioned Sarah Palin to me, as well as Troopergate.
I can also report that the pound is dropping against the dollar, which is a good thing for me.
Lastly, I can report that I have enjoyed three real ales thus far - an ale from 1880 Brauhaus, and an Eden Ale from the Eden Project. There was that first ale from The Chandos in London before dinner, which I don't remember the name of.
Hope you are all well and dandy !
Mark
Germany was good, relaxing. We didn't do much while we were there, I mostly attempted some of my summer reading list. We stayed there until Monday, and then drove up to Dunkerque, France and crossed over on the ferry to Dover. We went through parts of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and England in one crammed up Renault Clio complete with two wee guinea pigs (who took up most of the room in the car.)
Tuesday, we went into London and spent the day shopping for jeans on Oxford street, and then dinner, and then pub time. The first pub was busy and nice, with a strange ale on tap that I never got the name of. The second pub we went to was over 400 years old, and had Samuel Smith on tap - like 8 different varieties. We got back to our friends at 3 in the morning, due to some confusion in regards to the trains and buses, and the above mentioned tap selection.
On Wednesday, we headed over to Cornwall, driving 6 hours or so from London. I even did some of the driving - though I nearly crashed on the first turn. We are now set at another friends house in Falmouth, who is taking a crash course in Chinese at Oxford. There is the regatta of the Tall Ships going on downtown, so lots of parades and things happening. The ships themselves are pretty incredible, and the woodworkings on some of them is much better than my window trimjob. Basically, about 20 sailships leaving from the harbour to Portugal in a speed race, which occurs once every ten years.
Yesterday, I had to go to orientation / international stuff, and meet with the course leader...my first day at school. I met with a handful of other internationals, including another Creative Advertising fellow from Russia.
Today, we went to the Eden Project, and that was pretty neat as well. They only have trees and plants, and do not culture any fungi - but I am sure that there is some. While there, we picked up an edible plants and fungi book, which should work out well for us. Tomorrow, we will go for a long walk to Mawnan Smith to check out our new place, along the beach and footpath. Hopefully, we will come across some brambles and maybe even some hedgehogs - both animal and fungal. The Tall Ships are supposed to start their race at 1300 , so we should be able to see them as they sail out of the harbour.
I can report that a few have mentioned Sarah Palin to me, as well as Troopergate.
I can also report that the pound is dropping against the dollar, which is a good thing for me.
Lastly, I can report that I have enjoyed three real ales thus far - an ale from 1880 Brauhaus, and an Eden Ale from the Eden Project. There was that first ale from The Chandos in London before dinner, which I don't remember the name of.
Hope you are all well and dandy !
Mark
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Auf Wiedersehn, Friends......
so thanks to you all for helping us on our way to higher education, and helping me wrap up the condo paradise lifestyle to which I had become overly accustomed. please know that our english doorstep, made from hand cut stones of centuries old british bedrock, is always open to you. we might even let you inside.
we hope you all the best in the upcoming cold, wet, dark months...and that the Ullr is good to you. Send the Christmas Chute my regards.
blogged from the crappy part of ted stevens international.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
RooBear
"Feeling better, RooBear?" Moses asks with a slight smile.
"Why yes, my dear, I do feel a bit like my old self after some tasty snacky snacks,"Rubyn replies with a tired whisper.
"Perhaps we could have a game of cards once the WhoMens leave? some gin rummy? eh ? eh?" inquires Moses.
"Well, I suppose that would be nice, maybe some cocktails as well?" replies RooBear.
"But of course !"
And that is why there is currently no booze in my house.
"Why yes, my dear, I do feel a bit like my old self after some tasty snacky snacks,"Rubyn replies with a tired whisper.
"Perhaps we could have a game of cards once the WhoMens leave? some gin rummy? eh ? eh?" inquires Moses.
"Well, I suppose that would be nice, maybe some cocktails as well?" replies RooBear.
"But of course !"
And that is why there is currently no booze in my house.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Out of Retirement
Party Dude has been dragged out of retirement and can now be found on the shores of Harriman Fjord with a large group of teenagers.
Save me Grandma Ethel!
Just in time Grandma Ethel managed to apparate and cast a hovering spell on Mark to save him from a gory tumble to the shores of Kenai Lake. I would have helped but I had to document the event.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Say hello to my little friend
Uncle Johnny made a new friend during his annual visit to his old stomping grounds. I felt all warm and fuzzy inside...
Living the Dream
To Max's amazment, I made enough money on my first shift at Middle Way Cafe to afford the downpayment on my dream home. We are now going to be hermits in Hope, living the life of a gold panner. We will own goats for our milk, chickens for our eggs and you're all welcome to visit as long as you don't mind sleeping on the floor and peeing in the river.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Like a drifter I was born to walk alone...
Angela didn't stay long but she left with a smile on her face:
and to all a good night...
Monday, May 26, 2008
Calling all Nations
Hello Girdwood, we're up here in crazy Fairbanks where the weather is hot and dusty. Angela has to fly back to SF tomorrow but I'm coming down to Girdwood and Anchorage for the weekend. I just need to hear who's going to be around and how many parties will be planned in my honor..... I'll be waiting near my inbox.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Taking it to the World Circuit
Ah yes, Center Ridge in Turnagain Pass...a sneaky blue square run nestled in the Chugach Mountains.
And Moses totally got kicked off the team, again.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Happy Birthday Max!
Max turned 5 today and strange growths appeared on his face. Is that normal? To celebrate, we visited the miniature donkeys in Hope and had a Power Ranger head, Spider Man body, dinosaur feet birthday cake. I wish every day was his birthday...
Friday, May 16, 2008
Mountain Hosts Past and Present...and Jeff in the Background Ooogling
Congrats to Tiffany and hopefully Gwen, on the successful completion of their first year at med school, and their imminent captainhood. I have also thought Gwen would make a good captain, though I was thinking more in the superhero sense...like Captain Cheechako, or Super Sourdough.
Also a congrats to Vicky, who has recently landed herself in the Masters of Illustration program at University College Falmouth.
Also a congrats to Vicky, who has recently landed herself in the Masters of Illustration program at University College Falmouth.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Momma I'm Coming Home
Dear Alaska, we're coming home. The packing process has started, the selling of goods on Craigslist is well underway, I pounded my last nail at the job site and we are getting ready to roll out. I feel like Kurt Russell in "Escape from New York," minus the guns and mullet of course. And yes, I have started wearing an eyepatch.
Mazzy is overwhelmed by it all. Our tentative re-entry date is Friday, May 23 via Anchorage, then north to Fairbanks. We will be towing a 5x8 UHaul trailer full of Trader Joes consumables. Consider yourself warned.
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