Ty and Melissa's Wedding

Chuck and I met up in Colorado for Ty and Melissa's wedding.  It was a whirl wind trip for both of us.  We caught up with the Mills' (Chris is in the pictures with us) and several others.  The wedding was at the Cadet Chapel and reception in Doolittle Hall so there were year books and contrails being passed around.  

On Sunday we had time for a quick trip to Boulder.  We had lunch with Joan, Meri, Annie, and Atticus.  Then it was time to drive back to airport and fly our separate ways.

Things You Don't See Everyday...Well Maybe in Alaska

I was reading last night and noticed a few people standing in the road -- there was a moose and baby strutting down the road like they owned it.  It was about 100 yards from house by the time I got the camera.   The baby disappeared down the hill but the mom hung out by the roadside for a few minutes.

Hiking along Eagle River

I went hiking with one of my flights today--easy hike along the river.  The goal was to end up at a waterfall 4 miles from the starting point.  Along the way I got a great shot of an eagle and a funny sign (can you find the misspelled word?).  We did not see any bears...it was a nice easy hike with lots of mosquitos.

Come Visit....

As you can see, our new place is a little bigger than the piece of air we bought in DC. Plus we have some amazing views out our back doors.

The offer is on the table...please come visit us anytime. We expect this to be a two-year assignment with most of you wanting to visit between May and September. My sister has already bought tickets for Dec 26-Jan 2...anyone else brave enough to join her?

Hike to Harding Ice Field

Mom and Dad went on a whale watching adventure. Chuck and I decided to hike to the top of Exit Glacier and see the Harding Ice Field. It was absolutely spectacular. Unfortunately, I didn't adjust my camera enough so these pictures don't do it justice. Those of you that have hiked with Chuck you will be excited to know that while the posted time for the hike was 6-8 hours, we did it in 4:30.

Portage Glacier

Mom and Dad came to visit the day after we arrived...a little vacation, a little help unpacking, and to attend my Assumption of Command. Their first outing was to Portage Glacier on our way to Seward for the weekend.

Mexican Mickey, Chuck, Lars, and I made it

After 6 days of driving, 6 days on the ferry...we have finally arrived!

Arriving in Whittier

Our final day on the ferry as we are approaching Whittier. I love the picture with the tug and the glacier. At this point, we have about 1 hour until we depart and drive a bit to our new home.

More great views...

Fun photos taken as our ferry maneuvered through a very narrow passage.

More Catch Up...

We departed Juneau around 1130 p.m. and had a chance to see our first gorgeous sunset and whales. Absolutely spectacular! The whale was fun, mainly it hovered near the surface and blew--my one shot to get the baby breaching was blurry.

Odd Photos from Oregon

Someone forgot to spell check this parking lot project.

Joe has figured out how to make money in a recession.

Oregon - Again

I arrived in Sandy Oregon on Thursday to get ready for a month of field research on the Sandy River. Back in the same camp site as the last two years - kind of feeling like home.
It is in the 90s here, which is really hot compared to the Anchorage weather I left behind.
For the 4th, I'll be with good friends in Estacada Oregon, for the 3rd year in a row. My interns arrive on Monday and we hit the river.
I'll try and post some photos as they come along.

Chuck