Driving the Road System

I was feeling very unmotivated today, and a friend suggested getting out for a drive. These are the result of my afternoon out the road system. I only made it as far as Middle Bay this time. I saw several eagles. This one was right by the road.

Middle Bay.

 Many fond memories of picnics and fishing with the family on this river.

 Drive right in, pull out the poles, and fish until Mom called us to eat. Dropping our lines in from the bridge was fun, too.

 Aww...

 The sun was just perfect in this one.

 

Freezing Winds and Puppies

We've had a good week or so of freezing, extremely high winds that, in many other places, would be considered hurricane force. For Kodiakans, it just means bundle up, put on some gloves, and get out to enjoy the sun! One night Elly brought a couple puppies she's taking care of in to work. So cute!

He snuggled up right away.

 

 Jon wasn't sure what to do with him.

 Louise wanted to keep him.

 Tom looked like he was putting a baby to sleep.

 Puppies are just so adorable! Particularly these ones!



Kevin Dyer's Retirement Party

After many years with the Kodiak Police Department, Kevin retired this week, and tonight was the party. A bunch of us got together to wish him well, and, in my case, to let him have one more opportunity to do what he does best - harass and tease (all in fun, of course). It was great to see him relaxed and just having fun with so many of his friends, many of whom are coworkers from KPD.

 

 Jonathan and his wife, Jess.

 

 I guess most of you probably know me. :-)

 Tom (back) and his son, Patrick. 

Rachael and I.

 

 The evening was a success and lots of fun! :-)

Game Night!

I've found several friends at work who enjoy playing games as much as I do, and we have begun having random game nights. Last week was seafood chowder and Sequence; tonight was pizza, Poker, and Scrabble. Since Jon, Jay, and I all have fairly small houses/apts, we've used the McDermott's house, since they have enough space and chairs for all of us. This week Laura was out of town (hence, the pizza), but Lem did a good job as host in her place. Jess (Jon's wife) was able to join us later in the evening, and a fun time was had by all. :-) 

Jess

Jess and I figuring out the Keurig.

Kodiak in January - part 3

Monashka Bay ('White Sands' beach) after work one morning.

  

  Below are a few of my favorites!

       

      

Kodiak in January - part 2

 The sun poking through on a cloudy day.

  Mission Beach

 Trident Basin (float plane launch on Near Island) from Mission Beach.



Kodiak in January

 St Paul Harbor, downtown.

Cannery Row

 Extra-Tuf's are the Alaskan boot of choice.

 We had a bit of snow...12+".

 Gritz (a dog I watch sometimes) loves to play outside.

Buskin River

The ice from the river, after it thawed enough to break and wash up onto the beach. Some of it is 6-8" thick! 

Another point along the river

View of town from Buskin beach