Sully's Sourdough Inn

Alaska "facts" placemat popular in old time Alaska restaurants like Sully's Sourdough Inn at Mile Post 51.5 on the George Parks Hwy. While you are sitting at the table waiting for your burger you can see how big "the Great Land" is. Six states within a state according to this map.

Burger and a brew is what I went for on a menu offering breakfast at any time. $6.95,, until I realized all the patrons were paying cash. I only had my debit card with me and 3 bucks when I asked the waitress if they took cards. She said no, but there is an ATM machine in the bar. Not wanting to do the dishes or "dine and dash" I used the machine. Cost me $3.50 to get a 20 dollar bill. Paid for my food and drink plus tip. Later I checked my bank account and First National Bank of Alaska added a $2.00 transmission fee to the ATM withdrawl. Now, if I'm doing the math right this burger stop cost me $14.95.

Not worth it if you don't carry cash.

Blue Sharks

Found this gummi candy while I was out job hunting today.

Sun Spots

Skating the Lake

Cold and clear Vitamin D days in the valley. Lots to do outside now that the days are getting longer. Took this picture at 4:20pm.

Mount Hunter

View of the Alaska Range from Mile 69 Parks Highway. Denali (the Great One) is the mountain in the distance on the left. Mount Hunter (Begguya, means Child of Denali) is on the right. Mount Hunter is 8 miles closer in this picture so it looks bigger than Denali. The mountain range is over a hundred miles away.

Land and Cabins

This place sits off the Parks Hwy near Pittman Road. Lots of cute cabins and decorative like this building.

Pulled in today to take a close-up. Dogs and a musher on top with the American flag, eagles and whales.

Driving on the Lake

Took a drive on Lake Lucille this afternoon. Beautiful day and its staying light now til 5pm!

Neighborhood Watch

My friend in Valdez took these pics of her eagle that hangs out by her house with my camera. Now she wants to get a digital camera, a laptop and start blogging!

Life on Marz

Barely could get this short video of the Glenn Highway on Friday Jan 8th uploaded due to internet problems and high winds.

Clean Freaks

The FishTaxi seems to run better when all clean with a fresh coat of wax.

Heading down the highway to Kenny Lake (Kenny Lake.com) for a Women's Winter Retreat in Gerteeville in the morning.

Will post updates from there.

Christmas Cactus

Bloomed in Big Lake, Alaska on January 4th, 2010. Better late than never!

Sporting My New Hat Soon

My sister finished the hat she made me. I can't wait to wear it to the Fur Rondy!

Next Winter's Hat

Snow Boat

The days are getting longer and its almost time to put a boat in the water!

Its All Over Now

GOOD BYE 2009!

Somewhere New

FishTaxi with a full tank of gas.

Happy Ho Ho

From the FishTaxi in Big Lake, Alaska.

Fun Jobs in Alaska

Handler for Iditarod Kennel -

Handler needed starting immediately through April. Feed, clean up after dogs, and do menial physical labor for no pay. Long hours. Work is primarily outside and very physical. Need to provide own outdoor clothing. Please, no wimps. This is (more than) full time, physical, outdoor work. Must be honest, hard working, have common sense, and work well with little supervision. Still sound like fun? It is, I swear! We provide; Private room and board in a beautiful house in a stunning location Opportunity to learn about dog care and training Opportunity to be involved with Iditarod Lots of time with wonderful dogs Pretty cool people to hang out with Oppportunity to learn to mush MUST BE CURRENTLY IN ALASKA - If you are not here and ready to get started, it's too late to move. Also need current drivers license.
Location: Talkeetna


wanted trapping partner -

trapping partner wanted.have trapps and snares..........leave phone # to reply..........subject == wanted trappin part
Location: houston
Compensation: will be fair


Handler needed for Anchorage musher -

Selling X-mas trees -


I'm glad to be working. I drive a lot and am looking forward to more daylight minutes. Almost hit a moose tonight in Houston. I slowed down because I was making a right and there he was darting across the dark highway. I saw a dead moose on Big Lake Rd last night on my way home. With all the deep snow the moose are on the plowed by-ways. Drivers should slow down even though the speed limit is 55 mph posted. That means in good conditions. Not dark and icy roads. Also, while I'm on the subject. Its rude to shine your brights on on-coming traffic on a two-lane highway. It blinds the driver coming in your direction. Those new metal halides and fog lights are cool, but please learn how to use them on a busy highway. I'm sure there is an off switch or some way you know they are on. Thank-you.

Snow Poppies

Gotta miss Valdez

Full story at Valdez shrugs as snowfall tops 6 feet

Alaska, Jackass Style