Road to Hatchers Pass
This Moose was surprised to see me
When me and a lady friend got as far as we could go, this guy was heading up the hill to do some para- sailing
He had a quite a hike up the hill
He set up a windsock
Took some random photos of rocks and plants up there
Entrance for a ground squirrel
Taking a rest on his way up
He will launch about half way up
Now he is setting up another windsock from the ledge he will launch from
This is presently a working mine
He's waiting for the proper wind to launch in
He did offer to take me for a ride and I declined. I'm adventurous but, not that adventurous
Almost time
Lining up for takeoff
"TAKEOFF"
This is so cool, I kinda wished I took him up on his offer
YIKES, he is way up there
Sorry for the blurriness
This is where he landed, just couldn't see him
Probably thinking, Now I have to go up and retrieve my windsock, LOL
On the way back down, spotted another Moose
There is a big fire on the Kenai Peninsula which is a couple hundred miles away and the smoke drifted to my area and discolored the sun
It seems I forgot to take photos of the vegetable plants and the work I did on the inside of the out house. So, will have to do it another day. I will try not to take so long to post again. Hope everyone's Memorial Day was good. I thank all our military past and present for their service and especially those who made that ultimate sacrifice. Take care
21 comments:
Glad you posted again. Wow love to watch the para sailers...that is just cool. As many times as I have been through the whole Hatchers pass drive, I have never seen any thing past a squirl. People talk of seeing bears and all, but I have never seen any of that.
My plants aren't doing so well. I accidentally cooked my chile plants that took 5 weeks to germinate and all my squash plants have seen much better days..most of them have actually died. I think it is the smoke and cool nights.
Wash
Hi wash, good to hear from you. How's your dowsizing going? Sorry to hear about your plants. My plants are doing good. I Will post pics soon.
As soon as the garden is up and running, we will start having yard sales to get rid of all I can.
Wash
Para sailing and hang gliding is just plain ol' crazy. The last time I was in Hatcher Pass, I got out to look at flowers or something and picked up a strong scent of bear musk. I just kind of nonchalantly got back in my car and didn't get out again until I got back down to Wasilla! I have no idea how close a call that might have been, but if I can smell a bear, that's just too close in my estimation. Anyway, not going to push it. I could go for a mooseburger right about now, by the way.
Hi Penny, nice to hear from you again. I know what you mean, if you can smell a bear, it is usually close by.
Hi John,
What beautiful country! I am afraid I won't be para sailing anytime soon either. (yes I know I am a big chicken) Loved seeing the moose. Looking forward to seeing your garden. I hope it does well for you. Post soon!
Hi Simplyfree, thanks, it is nice country. It's also nice to see wildlife. I hope the garden goes well also.
HI John... These are fabulous photo's!! Just beautiful with the flowers and mountains and a crazy nut flinging himself of the side of a cliff lol!! ; }
I heard about some fires up there, I found that odd but what do I know!!
Yup sure is some back country!!
Glad your doing well!!
Grace
215029963892HI John... These are fabulous photo's!! Just beautiful with the flowers and mountains and a crazy nut flinging himself of the side of a cliff lol!! ; }
I heard about some fires up there, I found that odd but what do I know!!
Yup sure is some back country!!
Glad your doing well!!
Grace
Hi grammie, thanks for stopping by. It is beautiful up there. No way would I jump from a cliff. Yes, we do have some fires going on.
Enjoyed your pictures and the post. I just made a post myself. I too have been just too lazy to do it and not much going on to talk about. My pictures aren't nearly as lovely as yours. :)
Hi Becky, nice to hear from you again. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
John, your scenic pictures going to Hatcher's Pass are amazing! What beautiful scenery to enjoy! Para-sailing certainly would not be for me, nope, no siree! Loved the pictures of all the wildflowers, too, along with the moose! I'm a bit envious. :)
Glad all is well and your garden is doing well. You sure will enjoy the produce.
Take care...blessings!
Any snow? Kids abandoned their camping trip due to rain and snow... We had a lot about 3000 feet. Anchorage got some as well. Suppose to dip to 22 tonight.
Wash
Hi Cotton, nice to hear from you. It was a fun and beautiful day. I am hoping the garden does well, so I can enjoy the fruits of my labor.
Hi Wash, no snow, just clouds, wind and rain.
Hi John, as always interesting things are happening and great Picts! I thought OMG the guy is going to have to land and run on rocks! The young can do that though!
Nice to see the moose and the flowers etc. Hope your garden is doing well and the wild fires have ceased. Take care, KC
Hi KC, thanks, stand by, got some real interesting things coming up soon.
Hiya John the pictures were just beautiful.Alaska is really a beautiful place.If I had gone para sailing I would have fertilized gardens for many miles around :) lol....it looks fun but I like both feet planted on the ground.Your sounding chipper now days when you post...I think the winter blahs have gone.Take care my friend...Bert from Bama
Good morning Bert, lol, you crack me up. I am chipper and feeling great. Great news coming soon.
Hi Linda, thanks. Hope to hear from you more often.
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