Been awhile since any "new" postings have been made to the site. Surely do wish that the greenery of the area was in existence today instead of the ice and crusted snow that blankets the area. Come on Spring! Spent a little time in the area a couple of days ago and prepared a "mental list" of objectives to meet prior to Memorial Day. Now the process will begin by putting them onto paper and setting priorities. Although the list is rather long, hopefully we will have an early spring and I will get a forty day lead on the projects. Also have a folder of invoices sitting on my desk as a reminder that a "new" order has to be made for the construction season following Memorial Day. Everything presently looks good in the area, it is wintering well. We did have some "new" inhabitants move into the area since Christmas. As I was wandering around looking at things that needed to be completed, "Ruger" was working the sides along the northern slopes. He jumped a flock of six Spruce Chickens. Watching him, after he jumped the flock, he did a very good job of criss-crossing the slopes trying to jump a few more. The presence of the chickens could well be the reason that the Snow Leopard chose to hold up in the area. Have not seen any additional sign of him / her but we may want to watch the "little ones" closer this next season.
Now that the weather has warmed up a little and the propane tanks filled, expect to continue the "finishing" stages of the Bear Den. Keep in mind, that come spring I could surely use another 100 to 150 feet of 1.5 inch fire hose. In your travels, if you see any just laying around and not being fully utilized it can be put to good use come spring break-up. Other items to keep in mind, used kitchen cabinets, counter tops, appliances, beds, and furniture.
Currently, a couple of invitations have been extended to family members outside of Alaska to join us this summer. At present, we might plan on "Ranger Bill" to come riding in at anytime after green grass. Whether this will be prolonged visit or just a "touch down" is still up in the air at this time, however, he would like to be here for Memorial Day.
Best To All.
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The feeling around here is spring is coming, I won't count on it being anytime soon, but the feeling is there.
I am thinking a few trips south before Memorial day might be a good thing! I am looking forward to helping you cross some stuff off your list.
My current plans are to leave here around May 18(mid month), travel via Washington, cross into Canada at Sumas, drive to Pr George, then the Cassiar, a brief visit to Hyder, then to the AK Highway at Lower Post, then to AK.
With that route, will look for you around July 4th.
Buena para ver una nueva entrada en el sitio!
También bueno para conocer de un pequeño suministro de alimentos (pollos) a la nueva región. Menor cantidad de alimentos que tenemos que derribar. Aves de corral para la cena de barbacoa? WE GOT que!
¿Ya tiene algún conejo en el congelador? Con la recesión, necesitamos toda la ayuda que podamos conseguir para alimentar a los niños cada vez mayor de los clanes.
He oído que ni ADF & G o AK Troopers Estado se ocupará de un alce que ha muerto en su propiedad. simples silenciadores están disponibles en la mayoría de los hogares, ya sabes ...
Si piensa que el Ranger a un tractor con él, un montón de paisajismo que se podría hacer desde el principio y tener tiempo para disfrutar de fines de verano y el otoño en HITW. A mano puede ser una larga lista de tareas.
Ah, been doing a little night schooling and learning to adapt to our multi-language environment. As soon as I run it through my decoder ring, I will respond to your remarks. However, I do believe the word for ADF and AK troopers that you searched for is, "policio".
...you would have to confer with your resident "Messican" about the translation of that...
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