The big boat

In January, the whole family took a trek to Miami for a trip to the caribbean. It was a celebratory trip for Mom & Dad's 50th aniversary. In attendence. Myself, John & Jack. Brother Kevin, & Karen. AUnt Linda & Larry... and of course the guest of honors... Mom & Dad. I think ...? everyone had a great time. I know it was nice to be in shorts and t-shirt for 2 weeks... not wondering where I lost my hat & gloves? The weather was perfect, the company fabulous, entertainment amazing, but food deamed marginal.

Paradise

This is where the rest of the world lives.... at least that what it looks like coming from 8 degrees in AK.
When in paradise do as all people in paradise do.... build sandcastles... ps.. look @ the white boys on the beach

Smack Down!

Death of a Newspaper post. The piece of lumber that kept our twice weekly paper above the elements met a sudden demise Xmas plus  1. We were out for blood until Jack notice this confession attached to our front door.... Laughter took over the mood as we all reminisced over the number of mailboxes we had executed throughout our youth without a single oz. of remorse let alone a confession or offer to fix. (unless we got caught!) We will call Adam today and inform him of his last minute pardon. Thus ending 2008 on a high note.

Later Xmas

Kathy got her back rub in and decided to make use of the flat water and new Kayak gloves.

She survived, Which means it's a matter of time before she recruits the males of our island to join her. All is well in Paradise at 13 degrees Fahrenheit.

Come to Papa

THERE IS A GOD!  This is a picture of KK and Jack bringing in the alter. 5.6  gal keg of Alaskan Amber to be nestled oh so gently into its "NEW KEGERATOR!!!"

Kathy said whom ever she ran into while arranging this Cathedral of Libation mentioned she should be put up for "Wife of the Year".  I'm voting early and often.  I need to get a C2O fill at the local welding store and get Jack to take me off "beer restriction", and I'll meet you guys in paridise.....

If you need friends its either a lottery win or a kegerator and Alaska doesn't have a lottery.

Xmas early AM

Start of Xmas day 2008!  Jack said he couldn't sleep  from about 4 a.m. onward and thus couldn't let his parents sleep in past 7:30. KK was up late with bows and wrap doing the boys righ as always.  This year we were a bit lazy making the to/from cards which added the usual "oooops I think thats for ....." Jacks list included the never exciting to a 12 yr old clothing selection, spy camera tank, (every yr for the past 2 the cats have destroyed the wiring in  a matter of days of these things! Doesn't Santa learn anything!) some billiard gear, and the Holy Grail, an apple Itouch. That's the last we'll see from him...

KK got some relaxing apparatuses/massagers, 1 -  2008 electronic device to keep her "involved" in the present, and a few gifts to be worked on throughout the year.. Who knows.... bobbles, trinkets or hard labor...

Last piece of Fritz Cove

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Ga Ga Gamers!

Jack and his buddies Kordell and Tate. They have some of the fastest and most nimble fingers and minds at this address at least. Ah, if we only lived full time in a virtual world..........

Eagles

We have a pair of  Bald Eagles that live in the trees a few houses down. They keep an eye on our deck for any thing that would resemble food. Apparently the former owners would feed them. They can see if you walk out the door with a bag of chicken parts or if you do your best eagle call they will launch immediately toward you and circle in front of the house. Timing is semi important but they will make up for your aim when snatching food out of mid air. Any action from them usually will bring ravens in pretty quick. The cats realize trouble when they see it and stay close to the door. 

Starting my day

Wicked cold sunrises

Big Moon Mornings