Rockin our way to AK !

The emperor has no clothes · Mon 09, Jul 2018, 19:08:06

Hook#3287 · Mon 09, Jul 2018, 19:20:23

Nice!!

She's beautiful

Have a great time up there.

Serk · Mon 09, Jul 2018, 19:20:33

Wow... That cutie is kin to you???

Have a good trip, jealous of that trip, even if you're cheating on the mode of transportation to get there...

The emperor has no clothes · Mon 09, Jul 2018, 19:24:24

Thanks guys

she's a handful. So far, so good. No meltdowns. I'm hoping she sleeps on the next leg. She just devoured a McFlurry, so it's doubtful.

DDT (12) · Mon 09, Jul 2018, 22:49:04

Great memories being made there! Happy for you and your family... Have a safe and fun time (and try not to work too hard!)... We're looking forward to updates about the goings on... If you need any bail money, just let Willow know... he's in charge of that... I ought to know, I appointed him.

Mmmm, there is a slight chance I may have forgotten to notify him, though...

DDT

The emperor has no clothes · Tue 10, Jul 2018, 12:08:56

Quote from: DDT on Mon 09, Jul 2018, 22:49:04
Great memories being made there! Happy for you and your family... Have a safe and fun time (and try not to work too hard!)... We're looking forward to updates about the goings on... If you need any bail money, just let Willow know... he's in charge of that... I ought to know, I appointed him. Mmmm, there is a slight chance I may have forgotten to notify him, though...

DDT

no bail needed yet. Went down to the beach to visit my nephew this morning and saw an eagle stealing a fish carcass.

The emperor has no clothes · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 10:37:14

First day of fishing for me. They had an opener before I got here.

Gryphon Rider · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 11:58:15

Quote from: meathead on Tue 10, Jul 2018, 12:08:56
Went down to the beach to visit my nephew this morning and saw an eagle stealing a fish carcass.

It looks to me like it was stealing something else one would find at a beach on a hot day.

J.Mencalice · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 13:16:44

"Ain't No Nookie Like Chinookie". A favorite t-shirt from a memorable trip years back to Wrangell-St.Elias, jumped off from McCarthy in a Pilatus Porter piloted by Gary Green.
Great time of the year up in that magnificent land; enjoy some of it for us stuck back in the insufferable high desert heat adjoining Utah, no real relief in sight. Let me guess...nightimes about 40*? Nice.

May the fish force be with you.

The emperor has no clothes · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 16:27:32

f6john · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 16:31:54

Quote from: meathead on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 16:27:32

So, whatca holding there?

The emperor has no clothes · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 16:58:10

Baby King

Hook#3287 · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 17:39:09

Nice fish dude

Oss · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 18:28:16

if that be a baby

whoa what does daddy look like

Beardo · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 19:28:29

Quote from: meathead on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 16:27:32

Nice. Looks like a lot of fun.

The emperor has no clothes · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 22:55:49

Quote from: Hook#3287 on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 17:39:09
Nice fish dude

Thanks, Bill

I can't take any credit though. We caught it in a gill net fishing for Sockeyes.

Quote from: Beardo on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 19:28:29
Quote from: meathead on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 16:27:32

Nice. Looks like a lot of fun.

Thanks, Beardo. It is a lot of fun, but they kicked my ass today. This is a young mans game, pulling in nets with hundreds of pounds of fish is tough on an old man. I got aches over body parts I didn't even know I had today.

The emperor has no clothes · Thu 12, Jul 2018, 23:32:47

Quote from: Oss on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 18:28:16
if that be a baby

whoa what does daddy look like

I don't have a pic online that I can post. But, I've caught 65 lb'rs and had what would have probably been a 80-85 lb'er break the net and get away. The one in the pic was 40-50 lbs.

Alpha Dog · Fri 13, Jul 2018, 12:33:34

Quote from: meathead on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 23:32:47
Quote from: Oss on Thu 12, Jul 2018, 18:28:16
if that be a baby

whoa what does daddy look like
I don't have a pic online that I can post. But, I've caught 65 lb'rs and had what would have probably been a 80-85 lb'er break the net and get away. The one in the pic was 40-50 lbs.

They must grow them big up there just like their pumpkins. Back in the late 60s and 70s and 80s my Father and myself caught many from 25 to 35 lbs out of Lake Michigan trolling with downriggers, but nothing like this. I see the Michigan record for the Kings is only 45 lbs. I always thought the smaller Coho were better tasting but I love any Salmon.

Nice.

The emperor has no clothes · Fri 13, Jul 2018, 23:34:42

Took the family to Seward today. 5 minutes into the trip we have 2 caribou ambling down the middle of the hiway. Get to Seward just as one of the charter boats is taking pictures and weighing. 275 for the big guy. Biggest one I've ever seen in person.

DDT (12) · Sat 14, Jul 2018, 03:30:36

Rob,

Alaskan pan-fish, huh... Catch those on a flyrod?

DDT

The emperor has no clothes · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 09:49:15

They have cut back the fish openings to almost nothing. So, I've been finding other stuff to do.

DDT (12) · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 10:17:41

Rob,

Fab pics!!! Yer making me 'homesick' here!!!!!!

DDT

The emperor has no clothes · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 10:19:19

Quote from: DDT on Wed 18, Jul 2018, 10:17:41
Rob,

Fab pics!!! Yer making me 'homesick' here!!!!!!

DDT

Thanks, Bruce

it's not too late, head on up.

Wizzard · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 12:08:05

yeah,, making me miss it too. Great pics. Have you visited your favorite hamburger place yet?

RainMaker · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 12:50:47

Quote from: meathead on Wed 18, Jul 2018, 09:49:15
They have cut back the fish openings to almost nothing. So, I've been finding other stuff to do.

The dangers of golfing into the ocean...

https://youtu.be/ESwKuITi1_k?t=41

Jess from VA · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 13:00:46

This seems like a much harder way to catch fish. (Even with the plausible deniability to the game wardens)

Very sporting of you.

Now driving a bucket of Titlists into a crowd of Grizzlies feeding on the shoreline would seem like good fun. The tennis shoes are really thinking ahead.

The emperor has no clothes · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 13:01:56

Quote from: Wizzard on Wed 18, Jul 2018, 12:08:05
yeah,, making me miss it too. Great pics. Have you visited your favorite hamburger place yet?

I missed it last year, couldn't let that happen again.

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I had a couple free days. The women were scared of the bus ride in Denali, so only real men got to go. I made them go full on Alaskan and sit by the creek while I ordered. The place hasn't changed in 30 years. But my Mom told me the owner died a couple weeks ago. So, we'll see. McKinley was bust. First time y50 years. Weather was socked in, only saw moose, Fox, Dall Sheep.

Bigwolf · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 13:52:39

Rob,
Looks like a very enjoyable trip for sure. Thanks for making the effort to share the photos with the rest of us.

Bigwolf

Gryphon Rider · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 15:21:27

Quote from: meathead on Fri 13, Jul 2018, 23:34:42

Rob: I NEVER do that!
Brenda: Oh, yes you do!

The emperor has no clothes · Wed 18, Jul 2018, 16:21:03

Quote from: Gryphon Rider on Wed 18, Jul 2018, 15:21:27
Quote from: meathead on Fri 13, Jul 2018, 23:34:42

Rob: I NEVER do that!
Brenda: Oh, yes you do!

The emperor has no clothes · Wed 25, Jul 2018, 20:44:00

Sadly, our last day on the Kenai Peninsula.

Wizzard · Thu 26, Jul 2018, 07:28:13

Quote from: meathead on Wed 18, Jul 2018, 16:21:03
Quote from: Gryphon Rider on Wed 18, Jul 2018, 15:21:27
Quote from: meathead on Fri 13, Jul 2018, 23:34:42

Rob: I NEVER do that!
Brenda: Oh, yes you do!

Smile man,, you are on vacation.

RainMaker · Thu 26, Jul 2018, 08:40:30

Thanks for the pictures - wish there had been more! Safe travels for you and Brenda.

RainMaker

NewValker · Thu 26, Jul 2018, 19:48:57

Thanks for taking the time Rob, enjoyed it!
Hi to Brenda,
Craig

cookiedough · Fri 27, Jul 2018, 05:51:10

Halibut fishing is on my bucket list.

Nice pics, looks like an awesome trip of a lifetime..

The emperor has no clothes · Fri 27, Jul 2018, 07:03:00

Work beckons

It's been a great summer. 2 weeks of riding to Virginia and DC, and 3 weeks back home in AK. Brenda and I are edging our way towards being Snowbirds. We bought an acre of land while up there and hope to drive our motorhome up next summer and leave it. Eventually build a garage and leave my Standard up there.

DDT (12) · Fri 27, Jul 2018, 07:22:30

Quote from: meathead on Fri 27, Jul 2018, 07:03:00
Work beckons It's been a great summer. 2 weeks of riding to Virginia and DC, and 3 weeks back home in AK. Brenda and I are edging our way towards being Snowbirds. We bought an acre of land while up there and hope to drive our motorhome up next summer and leave it. Eventually build a garage and leave my Standard up there.

Rob,

None of that surprises me at all!!! One step at a time, my friend... Of course you know that, and your plan speaks of much thought and preparation for a special time of life!!! Now, if there is an available yurt anywhere around, I just may have to haul-off and come for another visit, myself... I do owe you a beer or ten, after all, and I do like to pay all debts!!! Thanks for sharing your adventure... it's been fun to tag along!

DDT

The emperor has no clothes · Fri 27, Jul 2018, 08:15:50

Quote from: DDT on Fri 27, Jul 2018, 07:22:30
Quote from: meathead on Fri 27, Jul 2018, 07:03:00
Work beckons It's been a great summer. 2 weeks of riding to Virginia and DC, and 3 weeks back home in AK. Brenda and I are edging our way towards being Snowbirds. We bought an acre of land while up there and hope to drive our motorhome up next summer and leave it. Eventually build a garage and leave my Standard up there.

Rob,

None of that surprises me at all!!! One step at a time, my friend... Of course you know that, and your plan speaks of much thought and preparation for a special time of life!!! Now, if there is an available yurt anywhere around, I just may have to haul-off and come for another visit, myself... I do owe you a beer or ten, after all, and I do like to pay all debts!!! Thanks for sharing your adventure... it's been fun to tag along!

DDT

Bruce, you are welcome wherever we may be. Yurt or yurtless

DDT (12) · Fri 27, Jul 2018, 08:24:19

Rob,

Sounds good to me... I am rather fond of that neck of the woods, ya know! And, if not for you being up there, I'd never have learned of the wonders of yurt dwelling! Wonder if maybe Connie, et al, have considered The Kenai as a possible IZ destination...? Nah, probably somebody would complain about the distance... which, I admit is rather considerable!!!

DDT

baldo · Fri 27, Jul 2018, 08:50:33

Quote from: Gryphon Rider on Wed 18, Jul 2018, 15:21:27
Quote from: meathead on Fri 13, Jul 2018, 23:34:42

Rob: I NEVER do that!
Brenda: Oh, yes you do!

lololol

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