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01-31-2009, 02:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anchorage
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My sons now take moose for granted. And my oldest was on a large landing craft doing seismic exploration for 6 months has gotten his fill of orca, whales and various sea mammals. But, he's in his 20's and doesn't understand why his cousins, aunts and uncles are jealous.
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01-31-2009, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Elmendorf AFB, AK
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Oh to be 20 something again! Not a care in the world...& while I'd LOVE to see all the wonderful things your son did, after our recent ferry ride, I don't believe I'll be going on the water ANYTIME soon! Did he take any photos?
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01-31-2009, 07:01 PM
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Prince of Darkness
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anchorage
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Some, but when he got off of the boat, he bought his first real camera, a Rebel with a whole bunch of lenses.
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02-02-2009, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member
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"now to mess up and write 2009 for the next few weeks...."
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Wasilla
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Originally Posted by mal_flisk
The problem is (honestly) after 8 years here, I never get tired of seeing moose. It's always a mini-thrill for my day. And the dichotomy of living in a large city and seeing them wandering around blithely still amazes me.
Simple things for simple minds, I guess. I still like pretty sunrises too.
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Mal - I've been here a short time but I totally agree! When I see them it is a humble reminder that they live here - I'm visiting 
Can one have too many moose photos?????????? |
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02-02-2009, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Wasilla
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MommaF8
Oh to be 20 something again! Not a care in the world...& while I'd LOVE to see all the wonderful things your son did, after our recent ferry ride, I don't believe I'll be going on the water ANYTIME soon! Did he take any photos?
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So how was your ferry ride????? Where did you guys arrive at, I thought you said Whittier? I didn't think they came in there this time of year...bet that was fun!!! We did Bellingham to Haines at the end of October.
Welcome and glad to have ya in town and on our boards!
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02-03-2009, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Elmendorf AFB, AK
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I "AM" here, aren't I!  I cannot wait to get my 35mm (it's in my household goods!) to take even BETTER photos. Sorry....I think digital cameras are good for some stuff, (like when dh was in Korea, I could document the kids growth, etc,) but I totally prefer a regular old 35mm!
AND from those photos, I can start painting / drawing / woodburning! YEAH! |
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02-03-2009, 09:27 PM
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I think I am better now :)
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Arizona & Alaska
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Welcome girl!!! Short of being off the ferry, sounds like you are anticipating Alaska...This is a fun place to learn all about where to go, what to do, how to do it...so much useful advice and rarely a dull moment...go figure!!! |
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02-03-2009, 09:43 PM
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Dancing on the edge of survival!!
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: east coast/moving to AK!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mal_flisk
The problem is (honestly) after 8 years here, I never get tired of seeing moose. It's always a mini-thrill for my day. And the dichotomy of living in a large city and seeing them wandering around blithely still amazes me.
Simple things for simple minds, I guess. I still like pretty sunrises too.
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Yayyyy Mal....you know how to enjoy life!!! keep it up!! Life is wayyyy to short to not appreciate the "moment" of life, be it moose in a large city (?) a squirrel running up a tree or the changing scene we see every day!!! Keep enjoying the every day things in life friend!! |
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02-04-2009, 01:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Elmendorf AFB, AK
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Thank you Grannysroost, AKVarmit, & All You Other Great Alaskan Folks...thanks for the welcome! I plan to learn everything I can from you experts! Hope you don't mind me picking y'alls brains! ((And yes, I'll read the archives BEFORE doing so!)) We just found out we will get our base house on the 16th of next month! I'm SO looking forward to having our "stuff!" rather than living out of suitcases! By that time, it'll have been 3+ months!!! I know, I know...others have it WAY worse, but ykwim! And my poor dog is stuck in doggie jail til then! 
Some GOOD news is that my desert bred husband is LOVING the snow! I KNEW I would convert him eventually...
Ok...babbled enough! Night y'all! |
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02-04-2009, 01:46 AM
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sleep in Wasilla, Live in Alaska
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