Tuesday, March 29, 2011

March 29, 2011


The ice in Cook Inlet/Anchorage, AK is almost gone. 9 days ago it seemed nearly solid...

March 28, 2011


Going into the holds today to check fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.


Top platform in cargo hold 5


Snow so thick it built up on our windows in a matter of minutes. Whistle blowing as we approach E. Chugach Island (Island on the right) and Perl Island (island on the left), Kennedy Entrance to Cook inlet.

March 27, 2011


Large load of cars this trip...Must be gearing up for summer!

March 26, 2011


Our competition in Anchorage, AK...Tote. AMO scabs. Use Horizon Lines for your shipping needs in Alaska!

March 25, 2011


How sailor's roll...at breakfast

Sunday, March 20, 2011

March 20, 2011


A rare moment to catch up on my hops and update my blog...



Container Yard, Anchorage, AK

March 19, 2011


How we get the news before you do...We even knew about the Tsunami before you did with our GMDSS...
The time of day allowed for this radio transmission to make it halfway around the world to our receiver. Tried looking up the ship's name, but it is not in our world ship index


Anchor Point, Cook Inlet Alaska...My radar screen approximately 2300...sorry so shaky, but had to laugh as it looks like my mammogram!

March 18, 2011


A rare sunset: winter in the North Pacific


With an equally rare and simultaneous full-moon-rise: winter in the North Pacific

March 17, 2011


Northwest bound for Anchorage, AK; 12 miles off Vancouver Island...
50 days to go

March 16, 2011


Going to work.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

March 15, 2011


Seeds planted: parsley, lettuce, arugula, chard, carrots, beets, scallions.

March 14, 2011


Spring vegetables plot partially prepped...garlic weeded

March 13, 2011


Overgrown vegetable garden with new dog-be-gone fence

March 12, 2011


Helping friends move

March 11, 2011

Bruised, but everything's benign!


Gray day on the Sound waiting results

March 10, 2011

Fear, Depression, Anxiety = No pictures


Cyst and fibrocystic change have already been ruled out...which leaves Cancer or Fibroadenoma

March 9, 2011


Playing with my friends helps the pain

March 8, 2011


Dead Valentines day roses


painful lump + 30 = mammogram and ultrasound


which leads to a biopsy

March 7, 2011


My watering hole as seen from the bar stool

March 6, 2011


New Food Saver, thanks Dad!

March 5, 2011


Beautiful day on the Sound

March 4, 2011


Aspen, Co (?)

March 3, 2011


A loving Mac watches his aging master with great interest and concern

March 2, 2011


Fort Worth, Tx

March 1, 2011


Texas BBQ, Coppers, Fort Worth, TX

February 28, 2011


Leon, from Revolution Museum rooftop, Nicaragua

February 27, 2011


Ride on top of bus from Playa Penitas to Leon, Nicaragua

February 26, 2011


Bus stop (with chickens), Ometepe, Nicaragua

February 25, 2011


Hike to Cascada San Ramon, Ometepe, Nicaragua (3 hour hike = 8 hours)

February 24, 2011


Bus broke down (one reason for "Nica Time"), Ometepe, Nicaragua


Kayaking with guide Rio Istian, Ometepe, Nicaragua

February 23, 2011


Biking Ometepe, Nicaragua


Early morning seclusion at Ojo de Agua, Ometepe, Nicagragua

February 22, 2011


Ride to Isla Ometepe from San Jorge, Nicaragua


Volcan Concepcion, Nicaragua


Playa Santo Domingo, Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua. High water = no beach

February 21, 2011


Coco Beach, Nicaragua


Coco Beach, Nicaragua