Zip Line Solution

The last two mornings, I have been able to sit on my back porch, overlooking the HITWRA and enjoy a "cup" of freshly brewed coffee without the need of wearing my parka. The birds are beginning to sing, a smell of spring is in the air as I overlook the river valley and
contemplate my thoughts. While observing my surroundings this day, I came to realize that there is a easy solution for the "Zip Line" that the Alpha Wolf has been wanting to establish for entertainment purposes. It took a little calculation on my "slide ruler", but I think the calculations are relatively correct. We really should verify these numbers with some of the electronic devices such as GPS to insure the line of sight and calculations are correct. In the distant from bluff surrounding the HITW, a new Cell Tower extends skyward to an elevation in excess of 200 feet altitude. It is in a direct line of sight with the Hole In the Wall or even to my backyard. My calculations show that it is located approximately .96 miles from the HITW at an elevation of 231.6 feet. The same calculations show that the bluff line of the HITW is 97.8 feet.
Obstructions include the electric utility lines and several business buildings in "downtown" Anchor Point, however, these lines are located in the immediate location of the "Cell Tower" so clearance over these lines should be no obstacle. The "Zip Line" will cross the Sterling Highway at perpendicular angle at an elevation high enough it should not obstruct any traffic pattern. The only remaining obstruction is the roof top of the Anchor River Inn, however, my calculations show that you should clear the peak of the roof by a minimum of 75 feet. From that point, it is a clear ride, across the river valley and into the HITW. Papa Bear has had allot of experience in calculating and installing overhead power lines so running this length of cable should be relatively simple and require only one spool of wire. Access to the top of the "Cell Tower" has been provided by the contractor, a ladder the full length of the tower has been installed. In two nights work, this rig could be installed and ready for an alternative transportation mode from downtown Anchor Point to the Hole In The Wall.

Pending Doom

A truck drivers daily life is full of unexpected events that can alter their schedule. Brother Bill e-mailed this picture to me, it is taken on highway US 270 in Beaver County, Oklahoma. He is standing in the middle of the road with his Tom Tom (GPS Navigational System) trying to determine an alternate route to avoid those strange looking rain clouds bearing down on him and his truck from the west. Since his last transmission, I have not heard from him again except a brief cell phone call before it went dead, all I heard was "Spike,this is not Nebraska anymore".

Guest Schedule

The southern immigration of our lineage will be trekking north come Memorial Week. They are scheduled to arrive in the LA area on the evening of Saturday, May 26th. They are expected to make the final trek to the Hole In the Wall, early morning on Sunday, May 27th arriving at the HITW around 0800 or within a time frame of four hours on either side of that time. We may want to consider putting on an extra "cake" and strips of "pig" with a second pot of coffee just in the event that they maintain their schedule. After hearing a variety of exaggerated stories pertaining to the HITW, they have made arrangements to put a little distance between their abode and the camping area. Something about bears, outhouses, wolves, and noise! They will be staying at the house on Baycrest Hill, unknown to them when they rented it, it just a mile from the Winter Den of the Bear Clan. You would think that the Chamber of Commerce in the "Hamlet By The Slough" would post warnings as to the location of the various rental units in the area. They do have a disadvantage by arriving late, it will give us plenty of time to insure the proper "Welcome to Alaska" indoctrination programs are established. The group will consist of Don, his wife Thida, daughter Nikki, Dee Dee, and Jamie Thomas, a lifelong friend of theirs that I met at the Memorial Service in Colorado. They will be returning to the dessert on June 3rd out of LA.

Brother Bill will be departing Wyoming, with a brief layover in Beaver, Utah on May 1st, northward bound with "Spike" and his little truck. What he is going to be hauling is still unknown but knowing the way he drives, I will assume he will be arriving in LA around on May 8th or a week on either side of that. I do know he has to layover in LA for a few hours to unload a pair of goats. I do not know who ordered the goats! He should be well settled into the HITW area prior to the onslaught of the first wave of guests. Until he can get accommodations, he and our new campground host can bunk together.

I would expect to see the "local" lineage arriving on Saturday, May 26th consisting of Brandy, Darrin and Tad. Still have not received reservations from those that service the Pepsi Cola machines, however, I do not foresee them passing up the opportunity to spend some "quality time" with all of us. Perhaps, two fire pits will be order for this season.

Attention Eagle Master

We have what you want. With the help of some mexicans the black ford mom drove to LA no longer has wheels. We are holding "grandma" ransom". Do not worry about her health and well being. We are treating her like a queen and allowing her to do all the chores her little heart desires. Ransom demands are as follows...okay you have to wait for the union and the little foreman to come to an agreement...so stay tune for ransom demands.

First Guests 2007 Season

The first Summer guests have conquered the access into the Hole In The Wall Recreation Area on March 24, 2007. "Fred" was on hand to greet them at their arrival at the "Duck House".

It does not appear that access is going to be gained into their "Summer Home", the Moose Wallow is snowed in. How about the Bear Den?

No, the "Bear Den" is to short and they cannot find the door! The "Wolf Den" should be just right!

Well, we got down into the basement of the "Wolf Den" but the snow is blocking the access door, along with a big board -

Wanted to visit the "KROC", but he is still in hibernation, found a sign of his home, but could not find any sign of habitation.

If I ring the "dinner bell", maybe Grandma will bring me some "Warm Hot Coco"

The First "HITW Winter Olympic Games" were held at the Hole In The Wall with Heather winning the Gold Medal in the Broad Butt Short Slope with Dutch taking the Silver Medal. Hunter took the "Gold Medal" on the Giant Obstacle using the welcome sign as the finish line.

All I want to do is have someone throw me the "dummy" so I can retrieve. But, hurry, my butt is getting cold sitting around!

Thank You

Heidi,

Just a simple token, thanking you for the time and effort that you have put into this project for all of us to enjoy. You have done a great job and I am sure that it will be well used and build

memories that we can all share in. At a time, when you have so much on your mind and so many responsibilities that you and John share, I know this was a burden on you. We do appreciate it so much. Until you are better paid, Job Well Done. Thank You!

From All Of Us At the Hole In the Wall.

Love,

Dad

Any more requests?

The photo's* are up, maybe, I will try to go back a few more years. I will add more weather as members join. The tides for Colorado will have to wait a few more years, Gore says about the time my kids are in their mid-life. Could you imagine the bottom fish in the Grand Canyon?

*if you click on the picture to the left it brings up a slide show of our pictures. If you click on the link in the top left corner it will bring you to the set. Check them out there are "notes" attached to some of the photo's.

History of The Hole

History Lesson,

I see the resemblance....So to end the trivia lesson going on in a previous post...I have found a very user friendly history lesson on the subject...there may be a test...but even the "I dont read."ers. will enjoy this little bit of history.

Camp Ground Host

To reduce some of the work load on myself in preparation for the onslaught of summer guests to the "Hole In the Wall" and the constant monitoring that is required during visits. I followed the conceptual way that the Alaska State Parks operate and considered the option of having an Official Campground Host. Considering the daily cleaning of the "Duck House", kitchen area, back blading the parking lot, cutting firewood, providing activity schedules, cooking, dish washing, and providing entertainment, it really does not give me much time to sit and socialize. I put a small ad in the Homer Gazette and had several inquiries pertaining to the position. I have only completed two interviews, both impressive but I think I have the found the ideal applicant. He is on welfare, social security, and disability so he is limited as to the amount he can earn and not jeopardize his entitlements. He is more than willing to work for free, if he has a place to stay and someone occasionally buys him a bottle of wine and provide two meals a day if there are campers in the area. I assured him, that all of the rigs are not always occupied so he would be able to stay in any one of them when no one was utilizing them. When they are being utilized to a full capacity, he said he would not mind bunking with someone. He has been living somewhere east of Homer, he preferred not to be to specific pertaining to this matter so I felt no need to infringe upon his right to privacy. He is willing to relocate to Anchor Point for the summer, we will need to provide transportation to move him out to the area and a return trip to Homer in the fall. I think he will be a big asset to the community at the Hole In the Wall as well as relieve me of allot of my duties and responsibilities. His name is either Jeffry Donner or John Smith, I could never get him to commit to just one name, but he made it simple for us as he likes to be known as "Bubba". He is hired, so be prepared to put another dog on the fire and pick up a few extra bottles of "Boones Farm" Very Berry Wine. So you will feel acquainted to "Bubba" when you meet him, I have posted his picture.

HITW Conceptual Improvement Project

The Grand Canyon viewing bridge officially opened today. The project has been underway for sometime, however the controversy surrounding it continues between the environmentalists and the American Indians that constructed the project. The bottom of the viewing deck is four inches of glass giving you an unobstructed view of the Grand Canton, extending four thousand feet downward. If you have never visited the Grand Canyon, put it on your to do list. The scenery is magnificent and the sunsets are breathtaking. For those more inclined, you can take a burro ride into the bottom of the canyon, or if you have agility and stamina of Golden Granny, you can speed walk to the Colorado River and back in a couple of hours. During her jaunt, which I walked most of it with her, well, at least one hundred yards of it but to give her the time she needed, I patiently waited and drank a six pack of root beer and smoked a pack.

After viewing this marvelous bridge, the concept came to me that we could build one of these from the rim of the Eagle Nest, extending over the Hole In The Wall. It would not only provide a great aerial view of the bowl but would also provide shelter in the remote chance that it should rain. A platform could be extended from the side, where we could mount our Bald Eagle feeding station and not have to worry about the bears raiding their pantry. The Plumma would also have one solid anchor to mount his zip line into the bowl. During the winter games, it would provide an excellent viewing platform for the spectators to enjoy the ski boarding and toboggan events. To costly, no problem. Over the past thirty years, the Epperson's have replaced all the glass in their prow front home two times because of the winds at the top of West Hill. They have saved all the glass and on several occasions offered it to us if I would haul it away. A few 4" x 4"s and 2" x 6"s, which we should be able to get out of the Wolves dunnage stack should do the trick. I have plenty of sheet rock screws in stock. To give it the rustic look of the HITW, we could cut some small birch off the neighbors property and handcraft handrails around the perimeter. This project is obtainable with a minimum cost and no environmental damage. While in fact, it would provide protection, instead of killing all the natural floral and fauna with the foot path to the Eagle Nest, all we would need to do is affix a ladder to the outside edge for access to the Eagle Nest. This project would have so many useful purposes, it makes my head spin with concepts and anxiety to get started.

HEY! I can't touch your html!

I can post, though!

WARNING!

The senseless, time wasting, mind drifting, use of good time for nothing posting shall not be allowed on this site!

This is NOT the dating hot line, JokeaDay, or NOAA weather station!

This web space is for serious business pertaining to the Hole In The Wall Recreational Area, the resident squatters, frequent campers, the Eagle's Nest, Arctic Polar Pigs, and donations for beer runs.














don't forget the hot dogs!

I can't believe I can't edit the template!

Dear Everyone

I ain't done tinkering! Just a few more adjustments and we are rolling.

1. Dad if you get me more Email addresses, I can hook everyone up as and administrator or, well, huh, I guess you are also an administrator you can also add them, then everyone can post.
2. I will work on the weather...not that I have control over that, but I will make it so you don't have to leave your desk to see what it is like in your area.
3. I will also try to get a photo album going.
4. If you have better pictures for the heading, post them and I will decide. Remember I'm the ALPHA.
   
5. If you have special links you would like added I can do that. John, you keep your hands off my HTML.

...and then I think we are rolling.

Being Developed

As I make my first posting to the "Official Site of the Hole In The Wall Recreational Area" our in house "tinker" is rapidly putting the site together. Way to go Heidi, we are looking forward to it! This way everyone will get the word and "no one" can say, "Why wasn't I told I was suppose to bring beer". Looking forward to it. Thanks Heidi!

Working on a layout

Do you think this template accepts comments...I sure hope so!