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Unread 05-03-2007, 04:25 PM
 
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Rotorhead, is that one of Evergreens 205's?

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Unread 05-03-2007, 05:16 PM
Status: "Some people are just weird!" (set 4 days ago)
 
Location: Mayberry
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Wow, breathtaking photos guys. You have no idea how long it's been since I have been in the mountains, I mean really. Ok I'm outta here, see ya in Alaska!!! All I can say is Peace of Mind!!!
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Unread 05-03-2007, 11:42 PM
 
Location: Haines, AK
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Default Almost JR82, almost

Hi JR82,

Almost, but not quite. The Bell 205 is basically a civilian Huey, a single engine model that tops out at about 9500 lbs. The one in the photo is a Bell 212, the twin engine version. It's max gross weight is a couple thousand pounds more than the 205, and it runs on a pair of P&W PT-6's instead of that big Lycoming that the 205 uses. Having two engines is a pretty good idea considering the terrain and how cold that water in the inlet is, and it simplifies things when you've working under Part 135 rules and theres a lot of water around. That particular one was working as the backup ship for Providence Hospital's Lifeguard program out of Anchorage. BTW, thats McKinley in the middle, the shot was taken at the basecamp on the Kahiltna glacier.
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Unread 05-04-2007, 09:42 PM
Status: "Think Snow!" (set 8 hours ago)
 
Location: Naptowne, Alaska
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Here's a picture of a bird I took today out on the Homer Spit:



A fairly nice day...

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Even in Anchor Point...

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Unread 05-05-2007, 09:25 AM
 
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Hey Rance. Do any clam digging at the Gulch today?
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Unread 05-05-2007, 11:13 AM
Status: "Think Snow!" (set 8 hours ago)
 
Location: Naptowne, Alaska
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No...I had every intention of doing some steamer clamming in Homer...but ended up eating them for lunch at Lands End!
Next time in tho....clams beware...
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Unread 05-05-2007, 12:33 PM
 
Location: Haines, AK
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Default less muddy that way

Yeah, something about slogging through the ice-cold mud in a rubber getup versus having the waiter deliver them already cooked right to your table along with a beer....hard decision all right.
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Unread 05-05-2007, 01:58 PM
 
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Less expensive the other way, and the beer might be a little tastier knowing that you saved a bundle. LOL
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Unread 05-05-2007, 02:06 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas
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Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing. Now if we could just get clams and morels too!
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Unread 05-05-2007, 05:38 PM
Status: "Think Snow!" (set 8 hours ago)
 
Location: Naptowne, Alaska
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I've got morel picking out at Skilak Lake, but have to drive to Homer to dig steamers. I'm just catching the wrong low tides when I'm home. Need to fix that somehow.
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