Happy last month of 2010. I still blows my mind that we are living in Alaska, well technically an island off of Alaska. It is cold but, still not unbearable. We did get snow accumulation last week of a whopping 2 inches. But, here lies the problem.....When the snow melts, it quickly freezes when the sun goes down. That is all a recipe for dangerous icy conditions especially on the roads and sidewalks.
We had a traditional Lower 48 Thanksgiving, thank goodness. Our friends Melissa and Steve Johnson (he is a fellow Coastie) has us over with another couple. I hear Eskimo Icecream is made with Whale Blubber and that Bear meat is very oily.
Andy is still in beautiful San Diego until the end of this week. He managed to get the weekend off from training and made it to the world famous San Diego Zoo. Just like everyone that has ever been to the zoo, he too was extremely impressed with the "campus." He is even going to try and go back for a second visit before he leaves. Currently active members of the US Military are allowed free admission into the zoo!!!!!!!
On to not so good news but, it's not the end of the world. As my good friend Tom Higgason says, "the water has a thing for sunglasses and cell phones." Well, I left my Carbon Footprint in the Gulf of Alaska via losing my cell phone in her very large and cold pool. Please follow along in the next paragraph as I tell my story.
The Johnson's (mentioned earlier), myself and our 3 dogs decided to go to the beach b/c the temperature was pushing the high 30's and the sun was shinning. I spotted a fallen tree that had extended itself out into the Gulf. "Wouldn't it be a great picture of me out there on the tree?" Well, I am guessing the phone slid out of my pocket as I was scooting myself further on down the tree. Make it known that Melissa told me not to go any further and I did. (Pictures provided).
I know it might sound like I think it is funny but, I am totally mad and even madder that I didn't listen to Melissa. If you do not have my new 907 area code phone number please email me at nancmcd@gmail.com and I will send it to you. On the lighter side, Hogan is quite the athlete; he had to jump from the ground/water and land on the log just like a gymnast landing on a balance beam. Poor Brandy's attempt was not as successful or graceful.
The other pictures are of some pretty scenery (of course).
Be safe during the Holidays.
Much love
Andy and Nancy
