Only 10 Inches

I wasn't in Valdez 3 days when the sky opened up and dropped a boat load of snow on good ol' Valdez town. It had been a while since I smelled a breath of fresh air. Smells like home.

Winter Olympics Hiatis

Enjoy the 2010 Winter Olympics!

See you in 2 weeks.

Orange Alert

Country Legends 100.9fm

Nice to have a local radio station clear channel free. Meaning locally owned and operated with real people, real time.

Streaking Moose

This was another close encounter with a moose I had this afternoon. I wish I could have captured a better picture. Everything happened within seconds and since I was cruising down Lucille Street, where the speed limit is 35, I was able to stop no problem. When I stopped, the moose stopped and looked right at me. I fumbled for my camera that is usually handy. Today it was tucked in my work bag. By the time I got it cocked and ready traffic was coming both ways and the moose streaked into the woods.

Hey Taxi!

The boss called this morning and asked me to start training today, he needs me to start driving earlier than next week. Rode around in the taxi all day learning the ropes. What a blast! Our cabs are not as cool as the one pictured. We drive mini-vans.

Hawaiian Scramble

For something different this morning I added pineapple to scrambled eggs, ham and cheese. Sliced smoked jalapenos added a good kick. It was surprisingly good. Try it some time.

I start my new exciting job next Monday. It will be long hours during the week with weekends off. The Fishtaxi will be driving cab in Palmer!

My blog ought to get better since I will be out and about the Mantanuska Valley with my camera. Meeting new people and seeing new places sounds fun to me.

Come along for the ride.

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!