Posted by: Steph on June 15th, 2011
I have a new skill: baby Hairy Woodpecker rescue! A very lucrative field.
This morning, Echo and I headed out the door - Wednesday is doggie daycare day for the little E. She zoomed out the door into the driveway while I biscuited Tyge and closed the door.
As I was locking the door, I heard a […]
Posted by: Steph on May 7th, 2011
Last night (a glorious warm and sunny evening) around 9:30 PM, I was out with the dogs and happen to glance at the lagoon. And all that could be seen was water with ducks bobbing around. Evidently at some point yesterday the ice roared out. Only one other time have I ever seen it just […]
Read: Wow!!!! The Ice Rushed Out!!!! »
Posted by: Steph on May 5th, 2011
After yesterday’s day long rain, the ice has greatly diminished. But it is still a large chunk of there. If we had another day of rain and some strong wind, it could go out within the next two days. However, as I type it’s partly sunny and a light breeze.
So, my guess is that […]
Read: Lagoon Ice Still With Us »
Posted by: Steph on May 3rd, 2011
I’ve been remiss - I was swept up by tropical Florida. I’m just now posting the entry list. And sadly both Carol and BJ are already out of the running. sigh…
The poochies and I took a long walk around the lagoon today. Although there are large open areas, there is still plenty of ice. At […]
Read: Lagoon Status »
Posted by: Steph on April 22nd, 2011
Peter, Tyge and Echo at the Lagoon on Saturday April 16th
Holy Cow! Is this really the 10th Westchester Lagoon Ice Classic??!! Wow. This means, the first time we did this, I was 43 as opposed to 52. That was eons and eons and eons ago!
We’re in the last third of April! Normally, at this time […]
Posted by: Steph on March 15th, 2011
Yesterday was a milestone day on the house remodel front: the foundation excavation got under way! It’s a doubly big deal because digging big holes in Alaska in the winter is not an easy task. But as a result of the combined miracle of warm thawing blankies and the gravel that underlies Government Hill, the […]
Read: Playing in the Cold Dirt! »
Posted by: Steph on March 14th, 2011
Major work on the Great House Remodel of 2011 has been on hold over the past several weeks awaiting finalization of the engineering and the subsequent building permit. However, in the interim we’ve plugged away on basic stuff. The interior of the house is now completely down to studs, insulation, and duct work. New four […]
Posted by: Steph on March 8th, 2011
In Alaska, Spring is defined as warm bluebird days made for frolicking in the snow. Tyge, Echo, and I took advantage of an awesome lunch hour to zoom around on the Lagoon. Speaking of the Lagoon, we probably have another five weeks before we kick off the Westchester Lagoon Ice Classic. Afterall, this is Alaska […]
Read: Spring has Sprung! »
Posted by: Steph on February 6th, 2011
Super Bowl Sunday in Anchorage and at the Ski Boy-Slat Rat Manse is a ton of fun. Not only is there the Big Game hoopla, parties, and vibe, there is also the Alaska Ski For Women. Skiing and football - it doesn’t get any better.
Our family tradition is that I do the ski in the […]
Read: Super Sunday 2011 »
Posted by: Steph on February 4th, 2011
Today was spectacular and bright! And the sun had actual warmth! We’ve definitely emerged from January’s dark and cold.
The poochies and I celebrated by a walk on the Lagoon. The romped, played, and unfortunately, feasted on moose droppings.
The noble Tyge!
Echo zooming through snow:
Echo surveying her domain.
Yum!!!! Moose Nuggets!!!!
Birch tree with snow:
Read: Glorious Alaskan Winter Day »
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