The kids and I are going to drive the Dalton Highway. Leaving on Monday and driving as far as Atigun pass. Just want to see what the Ice Road Truckers are driving all winter. We will spend the night in Wiseman, Ak just north of Coldfoot, Ak. Coldfoot is a little over 1/2 way to Deadhorse, Ak. Should see lots of interesting roads on this drive as they call it a roll-a-coaster.
On Tuesday we are heading back south and will over to Manley Hot Springs and spend a night there.
Hope to see lots of wildlife on this trip and good scenery. On this trip we will cross the Arctic Circle the Continental Divide.
Will post about the trip when we get back on Wednesday or Thursday.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
In Alaska
Well I didn't drive here like I would have liked to this year, but I'm here and loving it. The cost of driving compared to flying was a no brainer and I have a place to stay with my son and family. The trip here was a good one with no unexpected delays. All the flights were on time and relatively smooth. I did get a free dinner at a bar in Minnesota because the cook sent my order out to the wrong person and I was waiting forever till they realized what happened. It didn't matter to me, as I had a 3 hour lay over to kill anyways. Killed 2 hours in there and at airport prices I didn't mind it free, (and had a place to sit and watch TV in comfort.) LOL.
The kids and went out along the Chena river and tried to find some fish. The river was high and fishing was tough but had a good day despite no fish. Seen a lot of Alaska's wilderness. I saw a moose on the way there. After that we came back to the kids house and Levi caught a grayling in the pond in front of his house.
More later when it happens or when I get around to write it, which ever comes first.
The kids and went out along the Chena river and tried to find some fish. The river was high and fishing was tough but had a good day despite no fish. Seen a lot of Alaska's wilderness. I saw a moose on the way there. After that we came back to the kids house and Levi caught a grayling in the pond in front of his house.
More later when it happens or when I get around to write it, which ever comes first.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
A Rainy Day (Yipee)
Most people don't like rainy days, but I do because I can take it easy and relax. This year has been a busy one with the wedding coming up and the rest of the regular work that needs done. I haven't even took time to fish up here yet. (I know, I know that's hard to believe)
I have redid the area that was all washed out and it looks good. Now if the grass grows fast as we only have a week and a half before the wedding. It will be a nice break when I head to Alaska June 21st. A well deserved 2 week break. Looking forward to seeing Levi, Katie and Dakota. Hope to take them sight seeing while there. Do a little fishing, enjoy Alaska and the kids.
I have redid the area that was all washed out and it looks good. Now if the grass grows fast as we only have a week and a half before the wedding. It will be a nice break when I head to Alaska June 21st. A well deserved 2 week break. Looking forward to seeing Levi, Katie and Dakota. Hope to take them sight seeing while there. Do a little fishing, enjoy Alaska and the kids.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Good Year for Shrooms
Well our trip was cut short because of a storm that dumped 7 to 8 inches of rain on the campgrounds in Manistee, so we went back after 5 days of hunting to help get Matson's campground straightened up.
We ended up with 2006 mushrooms in 5 days and left just as they were getting prime. Every place we stopped and looked we found shrooms.
The rain caused big wash outs in the roads and banks. Washed all the black dirt and grass seed (that I worked so hard to get down before we left) into the river. I get to do it again. (Whoopee)
Oh well at least I have lost 10 pounds since we have got here. I guess a little hard work doesn't hurt. Better for me than all the goodies and fishing in Florida. (Where I gained 20 pounds over the winter)
We ended up with 2006 mushrooms in 5 days and left just as they were getting prime. Every place we stopped and looked we found shrooms.
The rain caused big wash outs in the roads and banks. Washed all the black dirt and grass seed (that I worked so hard to get down before we left) into the river. I get to do it again. (Whoopee)
Oh well at least I have lost 10 pounds since we have got here. I guess a little hard work doesn't hurt. Better for me than all the goodies and fishing in Florida. (Where I gained 20 pounds over the winter)
Saturday, May 7, 2011
We Got Shrooms
We went out for a look this afternoon and found 255 shrooms. Not to bad for the first look.
Mushrooming
We're in Atlanta, Michigan Mushrooming. Will be here at least a week. Hope we get a lot of them.
On the way over here we seen a Bald Eagle setting in a tree along the road, as we were getting ready to pass it it flew out and along the road a ways. Beautiful site.
Will post later to let ya'all know how we're doin.
On the way over here we seen a Bald Eagle setting in a tree along the road, as we were getting ready to pass it it flew out and along the road a ways. Beautiful site.
Will post later to let ya'all know how we're doin.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Getting A Lot Done
OK, we have been back in Michigan for 15 days now and getting a lot done. Leaves are picked up and over the hill. The cabins are opened up and clean. The trees that were blew over during the winter are cut up and cleaned up. I dug the stumps out and hauled them off. Trailers are moved around for the new people.
Everything is on hold right now because of the weather. Rain, rain and more rain. Haven't been able to do much the last few days. The river is trying to come out of its banks. The ground is soft and saturated and the moods are damp. Need this rain to go away so we can get more done around here. The wedding is June 4 and we have a lot to do to make this place look like Buckingham Palace. Les thinks she is royalty, so we are working extra hard to keep up with her expectations.
Haven't even had time to put the boat in and fish. That's OK because the water is to high and I have enough fish any ways. Pike season open Saturday and maybe I will fish then.
Ooh yea I also mounted an TV antenna on the roof of the truck camper and a TV inside of it. Ran all the wiring and dewinterized it so it's ready for mushroom season. Did a lot of that in the rain because that is the only time I have to do my stuff.
Everything is on hold right now because of the weather. Rain, rain and more rain. Haven't been able to do much the last few days. The river is trying to come out of its banks. The ground is soft and saturated and the moods are damp. Need this rain to go away so we can get more done around here. The wedding is June 4 and we have a lot to do to make this place look like Buckingham Palace. Les thinks she is royalty, so we are working extra hard to keep up with her expectations.
Haven't even had time to put the boat in and fish. That's OK because the water is to high and I have enough fish any ways. Pike season open Saturday and maybe I will fish then.
Ooh yea I also mounted an TV antenna on the roof of the truck camper and a TV inside of it. Ran all the wiring and dewinterized it so it's ready for mushroom season. Did a lot of that in the rain because that is the only time I have to do my stuff.
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