After a short stint at work yesterday, I decided a “day-cation” was in order. Picked up oldest daughter and her daughters and we headed off to Homer. What a gorgeous day!

We stopped several times to take pictures (of course!) and to let everyone stretch their legs and take in some of southcentral Alaska’s beauty.

This is the bridge over Anchor River – it’s pretty narrow; cars cross one at a time. Below the bridge was some sort of equipment – I’m not really sure what it is or why it is there. Upriver from the bridge we noticed planking of some sort (looks almost like a fence lying on its side in the water) crossing the river. There were people building something as we watched.



Two men from California were standing near the bridge talking about the structure as I snapped a few pics. Then one of the state workers climbed up the bank and they asked him what was going on. The structure will funnel the fish towards the center of the river so they can be more easily counted . . . at least that was what I gathered.


Did you know that Anchor Point is the furthest westerly highway point? Yup – and here is the sign to prove it.
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We had a really nice surprise when we got to the Anchor Point beach area below the sign . . .

Eagles feeding along the beach – lots of eagles and terns. I think I counted 13 eagles at one point. We were fascinated by them.

We stopped several times during our trip – gave all of us a chance to stretch and take a break from the confines of the car. It really was a beautiful day . . . capped off by a trip down into Homer, a stop at Two Sisters Bakery to get hubbymoose a loaf of multi-grain bread (and yummy ham and cheese bakes), a visit to the beach, capped off by a stop at chocolate store for some fudge to treat ourselves on the drive homeward.

From Alaska with Heart

Today has been a busy – delightful day. Met hubbymoose for breakfast when he got off work this morning. Then mid-morning I met up with two of my dear friends for a couple of hours of chatter and coffee. We laughed, talked, laughed some more, cried, talked, laughed some more. It is always a time of blessing when we get together. Thanks B and S. Love you.

Our usual Saturday afternoons are filled with shopping and lunch and grandkiddos. Today, however, we stepped outside of our box – and hubbymoose and I decided to take a drive up towards Cooper Landing.

The day was not a super sunshiny day . . . but the clouds were only spitting at us – no full downpours. Temps were warm and not too much wind. Perfect day. Lovely to spend it together.

Of course, we had the camera. 🙂

Made a stop at the Izaak Walton Campground to get a couple of shots of the Moose River.

Forget Me Nots and Dandelions . . . with bumble bees, even. Fun

Hubbymoose ventured onto the bridge over the Kenai River in Cooper Landing . . . wonder what he is looking for/at?

Rafters floating the upper Kenai River. Water is pretty high right now, so they probably stayed pretty dry. When hubbymoose, my sis and niece and I did this a few years ago – the water was lower, the “rapids” rushing . . . and we all got soaked. Great fun.
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This shot was taken from the road above the Kenai River and Cooper Landing – it’s the road to the Princess Lodge. We found a nice little overlook to take some pictures.

This was a lovely interlude as hubbymoose leaves one job and starts another. We are unsure of his new schedule – he begins training early tomorrow morning.

Slept in until nearly 7:30 this morning – unheard of for me. Must need it, I guess. Got up, dressed and rode the stationary bike for 5+ miles – just a bit over 5 – 20 minutes and a bit. This is week 3 of dusting the seat with MY seat.

Hubby came home while I was still cooling down – wanted to go get breakfast so I celaned up my act and joined him. He only has one more night at the hotel – after he gets off work tomorrow morning he will take a nap and then go to Soldotna for his orientation at the F.M. store there. He will be working as cashier in the liquor store.

Tinked around the house trying to be quiet while he slept – then decided I should just get OUT of the house so he could sleep. Hopped in the car and drove out north road just taking my time and enjoying the gorgemous spring day. Quite a bit different than the last time I drove out there – no more snow – roads all dried out. Lovely.

Stopped to take some pictures of an old International:

I love, love, LOVE these old trucks. Keeping my eye out for more as I drive about. Would love to get a whole series of pics.

After a long weekend of attempts I have finally regained access to my email account. Know what popped up on my screen?

ahem . . . yes, I noticed.

So – password on that account (and on every other passworded account I own) has been changed. I’ve spent the morning trying to email and notify folks not to enter into this little fracas.

It is soooooooooo frustrating.

Hopefully nobody sent money. Trolls, I tell you . . . trolls.

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Spoofed! Pfished! Spammed!

One of my email accounts has been compromised – spammers somehow got my password, logged in, changed the password – then proceeded to email everyone in my address book saying “I” was stuck in Wales – had been involved in a robbery, blah, blah, blah. You know the scheme.

So very frustrating. I cannot even get into the account to let folks know it’s a scam. Am hoping that most folks know me better – would know that I know that I could always call on them for help if needed. I sure wouldn’t be sending out a blindly addressed email.

So – if you are one who received the email – know that I am NOT in Wales – NOT in trouble – NOT in need of money (well . . . hahaha).

If I cannot even afford the ticket to Anchorage – I certainly could not afford the cost of a ticket/vacation in the United Kingdom.

Spammers are ugly little people with ugly little minds and ugly little habits. Shame on them all.

Love ya, friends. Enjoy your long weekend.