Mother nature this time of year, is like a beautiful woman removing her jewels before bed as summer gives way to fall and then winter. The flowers and foliage that blanketed the land one by one change in color and gradually die down in preparation for the long winters sleep. The summer was a busy time […]
It was mid April before winter released us from its icy grip as the temperatures of below zero to 20 degrees slipped away. Releasing a slow breath of warmth giving the promise of spring in its breeze. Again I was thrilled to see the pussy willows announcing that we were on the cusp of spring. Randy and I, […]
Spring came to us rapidly this past year. It seemed we awoke one morning too see, winter slipping away, as the snow and ice, faded. Giving way to the longer, and warmer, sun lite days. . . With this brought a flurry of activity, to accomplish projects that could only be done in the short season of Summer. The days of slower, […]
Winter has come to Homer. The days slowly begin to get shorter and shorter. Until after the winter solstice, on December 21st. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year. The sun comes up here about 10:30 a.m. and sets again at about 3:30 p.m. After the winter solstice we begin to gain […]
Fall has come to Alaska, the fire weed that was once a vibrant magenta, has now begin to spread its seed. It is a downy seed similar to a cattail. This leaves behind the shell where the flower was, that is beautiful in its own way. This next to the many trees, i.e. Popular, Black Birch, […]
We are still in our 5th wheel, it will be almost 1 year that we have lived in it. It is hard to believe that last year at this time we were packing , selling things, and stocking our 5th wheel for the journey ahead. What a crazy time that was! We are settling into […]
We have been in Homer for a little over 6 weeks. It has been a restful time, like having a long pause in the action as we attempt to see if this could be our new home over the next few years. Homer is a quirky little town of about 5,500 people. Filled with unique […]
May 17th It was late when we got to our RV camp site in Palmer. The road had been rough, and a difficult drive, Randy was very tired. When we unhitched from the pickup, the landing gear was damaged. Frustrated, Randy decided to rest this eve and the following day asses the damage closer. May […]
May 14th Leaving Sourdough Camp ground, in Tok, Ak. Heading toward Valdez. We decided we had to see the wrangell – St.Elli mountian range, as it is in the same vacinity as the Klune Mountain in Canada only on the otherside. They were so awe inspiring, we had to see more of this range. As […]
We left whitehorse this am at about 11:15 headed toward Haines Junction. In a northwestern direction. We decided to go through Haines Jct. and not all the way up to Dawson City. Randy is ready to get this driving over ,as itis not relaxing for him. I can not blame him, although I have mixed […]
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