News from son John has been a little sparse in coming over the holiday and today his e-mail told me to check out his blog to see some of the pictures he has posted along with a bit of news of the adventure he and his brave companion, Joellen, survived. Well, when you are up in the wilds of Alaska survival is a necessary evil as the weather, this time of year, can change in the blink of an eye. They were to make an hours flight to Coldfoot Camp but a storm came in and plans were changed to a road trip, only a seven hour drive away. They went along what John called "haul roads" and stopped at the Arctic Circle stop and on to Coldfoot Camp. They met up with a tour group and hitched a ride with a couple to Fairbanks to catch their flight. Meanwhile I am waiting patiently for a conversation with son John to find out exactly what went on as I am unsure if they had a rental car or not. Sounds like it to me. Anyway, the pictures are a story unto themselves. Pristine beauty at its best. Imagine the cold, the quiet, a full blue moon to see, friendly folks and games to play to keep you from being bored. So they will have to go back another time to see the Aurora Borealis, and now they know if you are driving in winter to always carry a shovel in case you get to close to a snow bank. I can't wait to hear the story on that stop.
They got back safe and sound to Anchorage and each one has a plane to catch today . . . no rest for weary travelers as they head out in different directions, John on to Houston and Jo to Delaware, each with a mind and heart filled with their adventure and plans to continue as soon as they can find some more down time. I am hoping for a Christmas visit so I can hear all about their Alaskan adventures.
So today, the start of your new week . . . yeah Monday does come up fast . . . the sun is out here, although there are some clouds hovering over. It is colder than usual and very quiet around the neighborhood this morning, not a dog walker in sight. Pat is returning home today and can't get back soon enough to please me . . . yeah, I missed her. Go about your business and smile. For those recuperating from a bug, or from a mini operation, take good care and mend fast. To those who are starting the shopping spree remember 'less is more' and Christmas cakes and cookies keep the wolves from the door . . . maybe I should rephrase that as the 'eating' wolves I know would devour the goodies before you went out the door. So . . . bake some more! Have fun in whatever you choose to do. Hugs to all.
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