Nice Sunrise

Sunrise over LC Mountain

Sunrise over "LC Mountain" Lynn Canal, Alaska (Photo: Mark Zeiger).

We had a very nice red sunrise this morning on Lynn Canal (sailors take warning!). It looked a bit redder than this digital photo recorded it, although I do admire the color of the water. It’s a great way to wake up!

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“Orphaned” Again

Today we’re extremely busy—lots to do, most of it last-minute, all of it no doubt slightly frantic. When it’s all said and done, Aly and I will be “orphaned.” We’re breaking up the team once again.

The second leg of my sister-in-law’s move to Washington DC begins today, and this time Michelle will be going with her. With two vehicles to move, someone needs to drive the second one. They’ll go south to Bellingham, Washington on the ferry. There, my sister-in-law’s father will meet them and take over co-driver duty on the way east. Michelle will stay in Bellingham, with her parents, then they’ll fly her home. That means that from today until February 21, Aly and I will be on our own on the homestead. Continue reading →

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