tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76871286734886440852024-03-14T03:30:57.758-07:00Pam and BrucePam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-65491733008003361702011-02-07T10:14:00.000-08:002011-02-07T10:14:51.508-08:00This blog is for Bobby<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Well, I haven't been keeping up with my where abouts lately and I got an ear full from my brother. So, Bobby this is for you.<br />
Last blog was we were in Madrid. That's where the movie Wild Hogs was filmed. It really is a neet town and should certainly be checked out if you go anywhere close to it.<br />
We spent 2 weeks in Taos. Got to see a lot of art work in the many galleries there. Also took several oil painting classes. <br />
Also went to see the cliff dwellings close by. I made a short video and uploaded it on my Facebook page. I'll try uploading some pics for you here. <br />
Left for Albuquerque and we stayed there for a week. Took the bus to Old Town where a lot of old buildings with shops and galleries. It was all good.<br />
Got a new set of tires for the truck and headed for Silver City; a day and a half drive. Stayed there for a week and explored several sites close by and walked around town. Again the galleries. Visited another cliff dwellings about 44 miles away and explored Whitewater canyon close by. The day of the cliff Dwellings it was a nice sunny day. The next day at the canyon, snow and cold. No one there but us so we had it all to ourselves. Took LOTS of pics and video.<br />
After a week in Silver City and the roads opening back up due to the severe weather conditions we headed back to Parker to spend a few days with Tana and family. Hopefully tomorrow (Tuesday) we'll head for Nebraska to see family there. Then .....maybe on to Bobby's. Time is getting short and there's business needing attending to in Washington before we get on the ferry.<br />
Well, Bobby, that about brings you up to date for now. I'll try uploading a few pics here in a few days.<br />
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<div align="left"> Stayed two weeks in Taos which is know for it's art and artist. Also home of Kit Carson. Lot of history in the Taos area.</div><div align="left"> Today we drove the Albuquerque Turquoise Trail. One of our stops was in Madrid where the movie Wild Hogs was filmed. The majority of the film is shot in the colorful former mining town of Madrid, New Mexico. After the town’s mine closed in the 1800s, it became somewhat of a ghost town until the 1970s when artists began to settle in the charming village. Today, it is a thriving artists’ colony complete with shops, galleries, restaurants, and bed and breakfasts. Madrid is located on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, approximately 50 miles northeast of Albuquerque amongst the Sandia Mountains. The open roads, breathtaking vistas, magnificent mountain views, and parking and picnic spots along the way have made this a popular scenic route for tourists, motorcyclists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. <br />
Tonight, we're in Albuquerque </div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-22220362602326405972011-01-14T05:22:00.000-08:002011-01-21T19:45:10.573-08:00Oil Paintings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWISUaz8-e-ys8SSGK0xk69UudTnEaZ1aJjyONAHK8pGyQv4V5z14Lt9HTSjrGMg4bQ7AJ9uupLpF7CwJOC2-hBMqs8oWavv5LQt7b7wGwHKIOaQrUT3G9rSvn4fM4-IocCb09WTW-OeLJ/s1600/Blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWISUaz8-e-ys8SSGK0xk69UudTnEaZ1aJjyONAHK8pGyQv4V5z14Lt9HTSjrGMg4bQ7AJ9uupLpF7CwJOC2-hBMqs8oWavv5LQt7b7wGwHKIOaQrUT3G9rSvn4fM4-IocCb09WTW-OeLJ/s200/Blue.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> oil painting while we were in Taos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-32729335214897443172011-01-10T17:33:00.000-08:002011-01-10T17:35:38.549-08:00Cheap Chicken Mondays Woke up with a headache this morning so we decided to take it easy. First stop, post office to get box and mail Baby Chance his birthday presents. Well, as we drove into the post office parking lot, we noticed that we were going the wrong way. Of course someone had to point that out to me. I then asked him why not put up a sign saying one way or do not enter at each end. I doubled checked and nope .... no signs. <br />
With that little episode I should have figured out that it may not get any better as the day progresses. <br />
We decided to go to a very nice restaurant that we'd read about the night before. The Dragonfly. Sounds like a good place. Well, we found it and to make a long story short, we didn't get served. We watched the couple beside us get served and they were almost finished with their meal and still no waiter came back to take our order. We then watched as another group came in and sat down. They got their water and a little while later the waiter came back and took their order. Hmmm, It wasn't like they were busy. We were the only ones in there waiting. We then got up and went back to the room. Pam went 'shoppping' and saw where the grocery store had a special CHEAP CHICKEN MONDAYS.<br />
MMMMMMMM drumsticks.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-50661768460729991342011-01-09T19:48:00.000-08:002011-01-09T19:48:31.618-08:00Learning CurveDon't order Mexican food from any place that's on wheels<br />
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Don't eat at Tequila Restaurant, "An authentic Mexican restaurant". <br />
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Don't eat at places that doesn't have a car or two parked outside. <br />
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Don't believe any sign on outside of restaurant that offers happy hour and free appetizers.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-31519218094408172962011-01-08T22:39:00.000-08:002011-01-08T22:50:51.007-08:00My Dogs are Barking Went to out of the way places just outside of the downtown area in Taos. Met some interesting people again. Josselyn Martinez, native artist that's VERY talented. Talked with her for about 45 minutes. <br />
Another art gallery we talked with an artist printer. He showed us his printing press in the back and explained the processes. I have a new appreciation for that. <br />
Also talked to a gallery owner who also paints. Got a lot of useful tips and ideas from her. Some I'll try this next Summer.<br />
Saw a painting with a $25,000 price tag. I guess the artist was famous to have that price tag for that particular painting. <br />
I also have a 3 day workshop with an artist on oil painting next week. That's why we're staying a few extra days. <br />
Tomorrow is all planned out again. So much history and so many things to see.<br />
We also had a Salmon BLT with buffalo chili.....yummyPam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-63600350461438683162011-01-07T16:49:00.000-08:002011-01-07T16:49:10.636-08:00Looking For A Gem<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyRB8KEwBD0ftBXNI6h49bE74s25ms-qLnz7u29dzUp8JdACvNfhHzav-JlRzDSRndgjDEBLRDcHbssuk-0JQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
Decided today to stay out of the downtown corp area and try to find some 'gems'. We found one in a shop owner who's shop we walked into and was given an oral history of New Mexico. What an interesting guy. I could have sat there and listened to him all day. We'll visit again if we come back again.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-3334448278722233432011-01-07T08:55:00.000-08:002011-01-07T08:59:22.877-08:00Bruce's first oil painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAXDCXeVPbrfZTTlXIaPTU5n2lqkQYk5cqYG9muECtvwKCe-lg9_VlgCNk3Gsu4Ooiu1MGYv8CS3ACali5ZKSHLQHHMRWdKF-dKx4uPRuB6SQ-SStoUKf_IW-RVekMHKo3FXyhmkSeesA/s1600/VID00920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAXDCXeVPbrfZTTlXIaPTU5n2lqkQYk5cqYG9muECtvwKCe-lg9_VlgCNk3Gsu4Ooiu1MGYv8CS3ACali5ZKSHLQHHMRWdKF-dKx4uPRuB6SQ-SStoUKf_IW-RVekMHKo3FXyhmkSeesA/s320/VID00920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Got to do my first oil. There were 3 of us in class. We each picked out a subject in a magazine and painted it. This one was mine. I still have a few things to do to finish it.</div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-53258604361507772852011-01-06T00:22:00.000-08:002011-01-06T00:24:49.615-08:00Pam's First Painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy6gIYZnCkGAa9kLq1V9YgLp4hwEXHHIqrSX5ahpWcMZZTtSKS9P5bE4SGFpsJ20v-8faV7JrejoXpIMqFUGA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
Also Tana's, Hannah's, and Kendall's paintingPam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-81433792250893491692011-01-02T09:44:00.000-08:002011-01-02T09:51:39.317-08:00Boots and Saddles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKOd8qBpO5PTCYY-QRjyloC2JKiRHfhCPYoRTaHZdt4b3OclRRpRaPC25eQn2zH62pK6nT6-sgqCyAVXSYA0EfGqwnGCoPRRw9KK71205CofJ7hXvDUgl8EEULwweIYOmqZTc5k6hnzKA/s1600/On+the+Grid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKOd8qBpO5PTCYY-QRjyloC2JKiRHfhCPYoRTaHZdt4b3OclRRpRaPC25eQn2zH62pK6nT6-sgqCyAVXSYA0EfGqwnGCoPRRw9KK71205CofJ7hXvDUgl8EEULwweIYOmqZTc5k6hnzKA/s320/On+the+Grid.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> The Winter storm warnings are over for now and I suspect things are returning to normal in AZ. So it's time to load up and head to Taos. Lot of art galleries there to walk through and get inspired. It'll be a two day trip to get there. <br />
There's still snow on the ground here. I see through Facebook that there's snow in Ketchikan. <br />
Need to go out and get the truck ready for the trip. <br />
Hope 2011 is a good one for everyone.<br />
The above sketch was done from a photo I took while walking on the docks in Ketchikan, Alaska.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-19156692688870214392010-12-30T11:43:00.000-08:002011-01-02T03:23:12.801-08:00New Year's Resolution... No snowflake will touch my head.Like all resolutions, that one was shot to H this morning. It's snowing and cold. Another resolution is to buy only t-shirts and shorts. We'll see how that works out. <br />
I finally got on Facebook. Still trying to figure that out. <br />
Having fun with the grand daughters. Also looking online at Ancestors.com . That's been interesting and very informative.<br />
Guess it's time to brave the cold and snow. <br />
Happy New Year to everyone and stay safe.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-58321808486552929712010-12-21T23:08:00.000-08:002010-12-21T23:21:06.275-08:00Typical DayWell, I believe all the Christmas shopping is done. Least ways I'm done with it. Now to relax and drive around to see all the Christmas lights. <br />
Sunny, but cool today. Need to start sketching my next piece I'm going to paint. A snowboarder.<br />
BTW, I started a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000757773356#!/profile.php?id=100000757773356">Facebook</a> page.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-91676392448365762422010-12-19T17:20:00.000-08:002010-12-19T17:20:51.637-08:00The Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwGse7GWA-OxpVQ_QiMe-yfF_s8vlSQzzOZuNkSsaAa7UE1ofCkWBMH_I1vLE4-7czY59MsYA3clxxwodDQ2w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div> 65 here today outside Denver. Went shopping again today. Pam in one store and me in Home Depot. Just shopped for stocking stuffers for the G daughters. <br />
The above video is from some of the art I've done. Something to look at while you're visiting. <br />
Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-72330336253594754442010-12-18T11:38:00.000-08:002011-01-02T03:24:45.986-08:00This is a FirstI'm posting this using the new 4G mobile thing a ma jig. So while Pam shops, I shop online in the parking lot. Technology, got to love it. Pretty nice here today. About 54 and mid 20's at night. Dude is having fun playing with the grand daughters. Oh, I'm on Facebook. Figured I give it a try. Most of what's happening will be on this Blog however.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-45270363023875289152010-12-17T14:18:00.000-08:002011-01-02T03:25:11.956-08:00<div align="right" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ddzOpkaV_dHYNOep2acKVD4QaMubcGkuO4TGt1sX6_I7peIRQ0ltXZIVLXNnUMdD7Wh82g7QcSUngQwev0pJwDQi-24KjVNBsOJF75rWECFmBWsyZABxbH-wvOu59B8MQ7r_VMTdpqvh/s1600/flyfishing+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ddzOpkaV_dHYNOep2acKVD4QaMubcGkuO4TGt1sX6_I7peIRQ0ltXZIVLXNnUMdD7Wh82g7QcSUngQwev0pJwDQi-24KjVNBsOJF75rWECFmBWsyZABxbH-wvOu59B8MQ7r_VMTdpqvh/s320/flyfishing+001.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Update on buying a 3G for computer. I stayed up till 2AM and couldn't get it to work. Very frustrating. Took it back to Verizon and they tried installing it. One of the salespeople there said to just read the directions. Hmmmmmm. They tried installing the software and tried to get it to work. It didn't. They then got online with their computer and found out that 7 out of 10 wireless devices didn't work. Now why would Verizon even sell such a device knowing that 70% are defective. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> OK, now long story short. We walked out with 4G wireless device and had it installed there to make sure it worked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hopefully we'll be able to keep up with the blog more often and email people.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Cool here 27* F.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: right;"></div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-50359177231882851912010-12-16T19:59:00.000-08:002011-01-02T03:25:50.389-08:00Sweating My A$$ Off In Denver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/FW4uodoZ7k8?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div> Finally made it to Parker, Colorado the other day. We stayed just ahead of the snowstorm that hit Montana the morning after we left. A snow storm was suppose to hit here, but nothing yet. Yesterday the temp was 70.....that was nice. <br />
I tried uploading a photo, but looks like something in the format here has changed. I'll try later. <br />
Went and got a 3G for computer today. Suppose to allow us on Internet where there's cell phone coverage. The girl at the Verizon said it was REAL simple. Hmmmmm. I'm taking it back tomorrow to have them install it. <br />
I signed up on Facebook since Mike and Connie Farley emailed and wanted me to sign up. Still trying to figure it out. <br />
Well, not much else is happening. I'll upload photos when I get the new format figured out.<br />
Also the movies weren't taken by me. Don't forget the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AlaskaBrew?feature=mhum">youtube videos </a>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-68897760616316274792010-12-13T20:14:00.000-08:002010-12-13T20:27:32.310-08:00Shorts<p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxpKef7y0zwATzVz-Y3nZu_RDCVOjl6KMyudV2RFmB7fmLvS2tZTXhi4Kz3xpqGuz1w7SxTo78MZVWYo_VOHQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p align="center">Short videos of the vacation</p>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-86091213260430066612010-12-13T19:18:00.000-08:002010-12-13T19:40:02.370-08:00Catch Up<p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx3Pz8jn5iS1E8_WxT91UTCnbqlLlTQhyRe7xOtdMoISBQn5xXIl2cMRSC4tk6SDcE1j8XyGR_AEfdZmdBKxg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p align="left"> The short video above is a a view of traveling through Idaho. We made it to Anaconda, Montana with no problems. And had dinner with Ron and Stormy that evening. We then went to their cabin where we spent a very enjoyable few days with them. Visited an old prison and looked at a car <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mu seam</span>. Both were great. Also woke up to a herd of elk beside their house. They had bedded down about 100 feet from the house. Of course I couldn't get to my camera in time to film them before they took off. Dude had a good time there. Relaxing on the steps as she did at Pat and Laura's house. </p><p align="left"> We left this morning headed for Tana's. We're in Sheridan , Wyoming. I finally figured out that the lower the price of the room, the closer to the railroad tracks. Later I'll open the rear window and high five the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">engineer</span> as they go by. Good roads so far and temp was 54. </p><p align="left"> Should be at Tana's Tuesday afternoon. looking forward to seeing the granddaughters. </p><p align="left"> Well, Dude is bedding down for the evening so goodnight to all. </p><p align="left"> </p>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-8039754851665077322010-12-09T20:15:00.000-08:002010-12-13T19:41:27.813-08:00Leaving Margarettaville<div align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxd-MeXkA-2x-aPbGhGHkW_JB60AqwUWFdFIVD30QplkdmzyWvOzC_IYZAJACc2S1wT1Dp7BCvGdnL0vxEMBg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Sadly it was time to leave our friends ( see above <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">video of</span> our friends and neighbors in Whale Pass) and head East to Montana. With hugs and kisses we said farewell and got on the road by 10AM. Our GPS said we'd be in Spokane by 3 in the afternoon. We arrived a few miles before Spokane at 7:30 PM. I'm afraid all the big stores just kept calling us to come inside and walk around. So we <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">obliged</span>. Home Depot, Safeway, & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Walmart</span>.<br />The weather was good. Some rain, but not bad. We checked into a pet friendly motel, so Dude is beside me watching FOX news. Got to love that cat. BTW Dude sends her love to Aunt Laura and Uncle Pat oh and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">xoxoxo</span> to Reba.<br />We had a great time in Oregon and looking forward to reading more of Critter Cabin Blog. It really is a great get away.<br />Good night to all.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-19489716557171356842010-11-30T14:36:00.000-08:002011-01-02T03:27:27.527-08:00Countdown 3....2...1We had fun up North visiting the kids. Went to<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXwYEog0XGFEa-I3-RFgbwrR4PulCAwH0Urj7gl-NZfwgnhTz8rW4s-wPIGUlD_ycIXdmPf0eKdSdm5RA3jwv7yfWQmxcIk6ec7pVp6_TuiQicwnpRKn1mrNso_NOQNXkvvu0S_mypPfN/s1600/P1010002.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545475506341876882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXwYEog0XGFEa-I3-RFgbwrR4PulCAwH0Urj7gl-NZfwgnhTz8rW4s-wPIGUlD_ycIXdmPf0eKdSdm5RA3jwv7yfWQmxcIk6ec7pVp6_TuiQicwnpRKn1mrNso_NOQNXkvvu0S_mypPfN/s320/P1010002.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 195px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
Wassila to visit Josh, Erin, and Baby Chance.<br />
Then flew to Juneau to see Tristan, Adam, and<br />
Terry. Had a fun fun time. Well the trip wasn't all<br />
filled with fun. Pam got sick on the flight up North.<br />
I got a cold the last half of the trip.<br />
Well, we leave for Bellingham tomorrow. Still need to get things ready and nowhere close. It's been blowing 50 and raining for awhile now.<br />
I finished the painting and see too many mistakes to keep looking at it. I'll be giving it to Laura and Pat. They enjoy them.<br />
The state ferry was working on installing Internet on the ferry we'll be on. Hopefully they'll have it finished. If so, I'll have plenty of time to blog on the way down.<br />
Dude will be traveling with us this yr. She does pretty good in the truck. Just need to see how she does day after day.<br />
The two day ferry ride to Bellingham got a little rough in a few spots, but not bad. Arrived in Bellingham and the border patrol was there checking a few people.<br />
Now we're visiting with Pat and Laura. We're enjoying our visit with them.<br />
Our next visit will be with Ron and Stormy.<br />
Till next time....Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-60290768592270926952010-11-20T17:14:00.000-08:002010-11-20T17:33:10.015-08:00The Adventure BeginsThe house is closed up for the Winter and the snow will be falling soon in Whale Pass. We had a few high winds.....117mph at Lincoln Rock in Clarence Strait and several other storms with high winds for several days. A few power outages and one <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">humongous</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">lightning</span> strike across the bay that also took out the power. Hopefully those events weren't the start of a bad Winter.<br />This year we'll have 'Dude' our cat traveling with us. That in itself may warrant a lot of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">writing</span>. Right now she's in kitty Hotel in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ketchikan</span> while we're in Anchorage visiting Josh and his family. We're enjoying our time with Josh, Erin, and especially Baby Chance. Today Grandma and Chance put up "A really BIG tree" as Chance keeps saying. He's excited for Christmas and I guess children's enthusiasm is what makes it fun for us adults.<br />We'll be leaving for Juneau next Thursday to see Tristan and Adam and spend Thanksgiving with them for a few days.<br />Then back to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ketchikan</span> where we'll catch the ferry to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bellingham</span>, Washington and on to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Oregon</span> to see our neighbors from Whale Pass....Pat and Laura.<br />I've done several paintings, but I don't have my computer here with me to upload them. I'll do that when I get back to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ketchikan</span>.<br />I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving and have a safe Holiday season.Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-56085054282105625582010-10-25T18:30:00.000-07:002010-10-25T20:13:27.537-07:0040 Days..40 Nights....Finally A Ray Of Sun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1Sj5I86hpNyr-XoMMs_Y331Tk66d2uQbiMshbAVokbD4U7mdikG8PCLge6NJtaGuqisaGXgOpjL_RckL-0dxuylQvLqGcz1Oy7wbRvO_mQw6zG2smT7xaBJdnS9WCtP56LxqCywfaAQz/s1600/Bruce+Alexander.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532161356258058450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1Sj5I86hpNyr-XoMMs_Y331Tk66d2uQbiMshbAVokbD4U7mdikG8PCLge6NJtaGuqisaGXgOpjL_RckL-0dxuylQvLqGcz1Oy7wbRvO_mQw6zG2smT7xaBJdnS9WCtP56LxqCywfaAQz/s320/Bruce+Alexander.jpg" /></a><br />Been laying low for a few weeks now. Been raining everyday so not much production around the house.<br /><div>We'll be leaving to go visit the kids around Nov 14<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and then head South to visit friends and family for a few months. </div><div>The sketch on the right is of a fisherman who fishes in Alaska. He and his wife Nancy were a fun couple to have on float 12. Those were good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">times</span> with all the fisherman there each Summer. </div><div>No snow or signs of snow yet. Hopefully it'll be a good Winter here in Whale Pass for everyone.</div><div>Been working in the shop, but now that it's getting cooler, so is the shop. Wonder if I should install a stove. </div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-1856777464851150912010-10-18T16:57:00.000-07:002010-10-18T17:09:03.173-07:00Fall Is In The Air<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhic-PjuYS5AE-jNnyhHy0LSjy2G0YU0F916oN9n1P43FwzUdBqC3okiQtogiOspJirMv0pOInUc58eiVr7i-cr8CYzQ-vLBhq0eFpmx9sndR0i2s_L-LO0nxkNHTgFYIuQ3umt_MqEOBhg/s1600/winter+leaves+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 234px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529540052513789490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhic-PjuYS5AE-jNnyhHy0LSjy2G0YU0F916oN9n1P43FwzUdBqC3okiQtogiOspJirMv0pOInUc58eiVr7i-cr8CYzQ-vLBhq0eFpmx9sndR0i2s_L-LO0nxkNHTgFYIuQ3umt_MqEOBhg/s320/winter+leaves+2.jpg" /></a> Sometimes a gentle breeze will bring down a leaf, but not last week. 100 mph winds did along with large Sitka Spruce trees. In Craig , a small town 90 miles South of us) the wind blew 110 mph.<br /><div> As for the painting to the right, it's of a photo my daughter, Tristan took.</div><div> Getting closer to leaving for a few months. Will be glad to feel the sun again. </div><div> We've had rain every day all day for the past week and a half. The sun is poking thru right now, but not for long. Still a lot of clouds around. </div><div> </div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-7158743102534096832010-10-11T18:34:00.000-07:002010-10-11T18:56:36.972-07:00Wind, Rain, and Painting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhHUosAakKS8hvD01gBufCwTSKN_oqeMuOGZuvDJ8s3FHRJFSQcHQnGhdf8CJmIfTzNf__eq12Ly_LfMN7VEs6OCeW4VMfR7xheArR3XrGFxAi9gvwFRbkIbYiK_8MFnMY5nH1r7h6ss_/s1600/city.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526967314062124194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhHUosAakKS8hvD01gBufCwTSKN_oqeMuOGZuvDJ8s3FHRJFSQcHQnGhdf8CJmIfTzNf__eq12Ly_LfMN7VEs6OCeW4VMfR7xheArR3XrGFxAi9gvwFRbkIbYiK_8MFnMY5nH1r7h6ss_/s320/city.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Last Summer was busy for us.....water shed for water tanks, rebuilding porch, beams and footers under the house (still), and having adventures with our neighbors Pat and Laura</div><div>On the right is one of 3 paintings I've been working on this past week. Just need to finish a few items and then it'll be done. ( Finished painting the one on the right, but don't have a photo of it yet) I have several ideas for more paintings and hope to start on them within the next few days. </div><div>Looks like we'll be headed South soon. Probably just before Thanksgiving. Visit the kids first up North, then come back and catch ferry South. </div><div>Dude is doing good and she'll be with us this trip. Now is when we would like a 5th wheel, but we'll see how this goes.</div><div>Suppose to blow 80 tomorrow. Blowing a little today and the past week. Storm warnings past few days and now bigger winds. Had one blow that was over 100 a few yrs ago on Hollloween. That's when I stayed up all night thinking a tree was going to come down thru the house. Guess trees did come down on a few houses and several micro burst brought a lot more trees down close to other houses.</div><div>Hope everyone is doing good and I'll try writting more on this blog.</div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687128673488644085.post-90932218898118570562010-09-20T19:07:00.000-07:002011-01-02T03:29:27.977-08:00Summer 2010 What I Didn't Do<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctPW_woZQST8u00ftI7HlUAcPRBSYwTwnqJcFBMMRS3EBhZV0n51JFBEn_QuVOB1-pKxa8J_oRqKmX1eE08Aii1OKovzKCIGt_lWExCnsj08cTFFGzveqCf-XJI-CyeNeUvjDKPxFIco-/s1600/flyfisherman.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519182874639373858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctPW_woZQST8u00ftI7HlUAcPRBSYwTwnqJcFBMMRS3EBhZV0n51JFBEn_QuVOB1-pKxa8J_oRqKmX1eE08Aii1OKovzKCIGt_lWExCnsj08cTFFGzveqCf-XJI-CyeNeUvjDKPxFIco-/s320/flyfisherman.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 214px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<div>Yep, the painting on the right is what I didn't get to this Summer....fly fish.</div><div>Did get to go a few adventures with our neighbors Pat and Laura. </div><div>Pam and I are working on the porch and still pouring footers and working on the foundation. Seems like that's a never ending chore. </div><div>We took an ETT class a few weeks ago. Not too many people wanted to do it so we decided may as well.</div><div>Things are slow here in the bay since so many people have left. </div><div>I'm at the library working and have lots to do so better get on with it. It's be nice to have Internet at the house and just blog as time permitted.</div><div>I'll be back when I have another painting finished.</div>Pam and Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747910874380888446noreply@blogger.com0