Seeing the sights, again!

Woke up at 6:00 am rolled up the bedding, ate breakfast and we were back on the road again. On our way I got lost and ran into Wal-mart. A familiar place! Got dog food and aproached by some druggies. They needed any spare change to get oil for their car. I thought to myself, I should probably get them a quart while inside just to make sure that they don't spend it on drugs. But then I thought who the hell cares if they get drugs, maybe they will over dose and get another chance to get it right! Well I gave them the $ and they hopped in their car and took off without the oil. What ever! After getting the hell out of Anchorage we went to Portage Glacier Park. The kids loved it. We got to see the biggest iceberg I have ever seen! And of cours it rained the whole trip back, which made the scenery that much more beautiful! Everywhere you look there are waterfalls! Lars called and said that the gig was great and that he gets to go on the Charter boat to catch some Halibut and Salmon. Yea! We get some more Halibut! We made it back in just enough time to go video the boat comming in and the fish be displayed. He caught a 35 and 45 lb. Halibut and 2 5 pound Salmon. Oh yea! When he got off the boat he was covered in more blood then the fish. He cut himself while bringing in the big one! I bandaged him up and we went to filetting the fish! The girls have never seen a Halibut except on Finding Nemo, and that isn't half as scary as one in real life. Trace wanted to cut open the stomach to see what they ate. There was a rock, a shrimp, and a clam. No wonder why they taste so good, they eat better than we do! The deck hand cut the ear bones out so the girls can make earings! They are Ivory. Before we left the dock the girls had 2 boys giving them their #'s. I can't wait til we get to King cove!

Pickin' up the girls!

Woke up cleaned the Chalet and moved out for 24 hrs. I left for Anchorage at 4:00 and got there at 9:00 pm. (After getting lost trying to find Billy's house).Thank goodness they lived 2 miles from the airprort. We ordered pizza that took forever. Ate it on the way to the airport. Trace got a belly ache running to the gate that never was the right gate and ended up having Neisha call me asking us where the hell we were and met up at the baggage claim to claim the girls and their belongings. Saije got out the video cam and Trace b-lined it for the girls apon arrival and gave them a huge hug! Oh it is good to have them here, finnaly! Got back to Billy and Cheyene's, visited 'til 2:00 am, and hit the sack!

Just playin' around

Today we did some work on the blog and got ready to play at the Legion Club. Lars has been teaching me the Bass so I can play tonight with the band. They are short a bass player. I was so nervous that I about died. I did pretty good. I had some guy named Daryl come and ask Lars to introduce him to me. And he shook my hand and said that I was awesome! I not sure about that but my teacher sure is! We also went to a dinner party at Lori Jo's house. She works for the school district here in Ninilchik. Tomorrow I leave to pick up the girls at the airport in Anchorage. They fly in at 10:oo pm. We met a freind of the skippers na,ed Billy and his daughter Cheyene. They have a place there in Anchorage and are letting us stay the night and take off the next morning. It takes 4 hours to get there. That means we wouldn't get there until 3:00 in the morning. Oh and I also rented out the Chalet again for Saturday so it should work out just perfect. Lars plays at the Legion while we are in Anchorage, so Trace will have to keep me on the road! That shouldn't be a problem!

Mommy's getting sick of the gypsy life too!

I got the slight case of the flu also! I couldn't get out of bed till about noon. I did have to get up and clean the B & B and Do the laundry. Lars got wood and built a dog house for Tessa, she is going to have pups, hopefully before we head out on the Ferry. Trace loves the pups! Then Lars came back and gave me some guitar lessons. He has been showing me the Bass and the Guitar. Man my fingers hurt! Trace is almost ready for lessons and Saije is asking to learn also! It will be good for her because she just can't pull out her drum set and play when ever she wants. We will be the partridge family by the time our 9 months are up. Lars has another gig on the 29 and 30 at the Legion in Ninilchik. While he is playing I will be picking up Elyse and Neisha at the airport. Yea! Well it is raining again and we are IN DOORS!

Getting sick of the gypsy life style!

Trace got a slight case of the flu. He woke up not feeling good but about an hour later he came around. Yes it was raining again. And I mean it didn't stop. We loaded all the wet gear and headed back to Ninilchik. On our way we got a call from Cody King withe the Salty Dog Charter, asking us to come back and work. Yea! We are back at the Chalet and Bailey is hitting the road. He will be heading to Danali and then back to Utah. It was really good to see someone you know! We dried out everything and showered. We even played horse shoes as Lars re tarred the roof of the Chalet. No wonder why they wanted us back! But hey I would rather work for our Chalet than to mooch for free! Thanks Salty Dog, for everything! Sweet Dreams!

Rasberries for everyone!

It was very warm during the night and that made it hard to sleep. As the sun came up so did the breeze and cooled things off. WE ate Rasberries for breakfast and went out fishing again. Trying to fish the spit is making us crazy! You have to be there before the tide goes out and then comes in. You will limit out real quik if you can get ahold of a tide book! After watching the fish splash around to break up there eggs so they can lay them we ate luch and picked up our tickets at the Ferry dock, we headed to Anchor Point to see if we could catch a fish there. There were no fish escept the 40 pd. Kings that are dieing after the spawn. WE put up our tent in the rain, and slept in the rain. Thank goodness for gas stoves! I made camp cooked clam chowder! It hit the spot as we watched the sun set it the rain! Trace and I went to bed at 8:00 pm. That is the earliest I have went to bed all year!

Heading to Homer

Woke up again to the sound of pouring rain. The waves were crashing like crazy and I felt like I was crazy! Finnaly we got the fire started and Trace wanted a Taco for breakfast. In all the disappointment he decided to starv. So after eating breakfast burritos (eggs and dutch oven potatoes) We headed to the general store to get Muck some doughnuts. Then we headed to Homer for a few days. We fished and never got to bring one of those big boys in. Our lines are not strong enough and our pockets aren't deep enough to rerig everything. Then we drove up Kachamach Bay. What a beautiful place. Saije says that she wants to live there with lots of horses when she gets rich! We saw another nice BUll Moose with a cow and two twins. There are moose everywhere! We had a hard time finding a place to stay til we found a hostel to stay at. Sea Side Hostel was the name, hanging with who ever stayed there was there game. We hit the sack woke up and headed out! I think it was from out of the 60's. Hey no offense it was a great place if you want to hang out and meet people, but we just want some peace and quite. Thanks Mossy for letting us stay! Oh and the Rasberries were great! There were about an acre of Rasberries to fill your bellies with!

Life on the rocks!

Today we went to the IV and tore down the equipment and ate ice cream and cheese sticks. Then we went back to try and show Lars and Bailey the Bears. NO luck! It began to rain so we headed for camp and built a fire. Saije and I got rock hunting so she and I can make some necklaces. She thinks that if we paint them with clear fingernail polish they will look great. Good idea! The rocks are so pretty wet, but then they change when they dry.We ate tacos for dinner. Trace and Saije both ate 4! That is the most they have eaten all summer! They must be growing again! Oh and as we were sitting around the camp fire having a discussion about who knows what, Trace stood up and says, Well lets just all freak out and go to Hell! He said that he learned that from church with Grandma, but Adam suggests that is what he got out of church! Oh Muck, you are something else!

On the road again?

Today we finally got the part to the Gypsy. They had sent it to Cal. Any how it is here now and we will soon be onthe road again. It seems that I have been saying that alot lately. Well we ended up on the beach in Ninilchick again. That was the only camp spot that we could find. Lars and Bailey played awesome and got payed 150.00. At least we have some way of making money while we are here. Everyone will miss us when we are gone. We went to the Meander Inn B&B to watch for bears. They seem to come out at 10:30 everyother night to eat salmon on the River. We did get to see a brown bear but only long enough for the bear to grab a fish and go home. It must have been a dive inn! After we pulled out we got to see a huge Bull Moose. So far that was the biggest one yet. The salmon are spawning and they will die so the bears are fishing like crazy.

Clams, clams, clams!

Well I rented the Chalet again so we are moving out on Sat. I cleaned it up real nice and finished the clams FINALLY! I hate clams! I have been cleaning them for 4 hours. You could hear me scream every 10 min. I hate clams! But ya know those things are soooo good! The tide is the best it has been allsummer so there are thousands of people camping all along the shore and streets. Lars and Bailey played at the IV and had a freat crowd because of the masses of people. We also got to meet Tayla, she is the Olympic womens wrestler that was born and raised in Homer Alaska, she was awesome to talk to!

Clamming in the lowest tide yet.

Today we went clamming. Each person can get 60 razor clams and we brought back 240. Boy do I have my work cut out for me. Last time we only got the 30 and that wasn't to bad. I can't wait to experiment with recipies. We ate them in just garlic and butter and that seems to be the best. We also shot up to the Kenai River. It just opened for 6 per person. Trace got a salmon that a man got and asked Trace if he wanted to bring in. He reeled and then pulled up, then reeled and pulled up. After he got it up to the shore he had to bonk it on the head and he did just that! We got it all on video, it was great! Then the man sent us home with the salmon since dad and Bailey didn't have the gear to keep one on. The salmon was great and we want more!

Getting around!

Today I finally got to work on my blog. I got about 5 days done and then it kicked me off! Saije and I rented some movies, walked across the street and got a strawberry shake at a Chinese Restraunt? Go figure. Came back to the Chalet relaxed, watched a movie and ate Stew. I am beginging to hate Stew! Bailey and Lars played for tips at the IV agian and made 30.00, that pays for gas!

Trace asking all the questions

Today we went to Soldotna to see if the part came in which it didn't. I am going stir crazy not being able to go to the library and keep ya all updated on the blog. Please send the part! Marilyn has been partying with Elyse for her Birthday and she says her B-Day last for 17 days! Tonight Lars and Bailey played for tips and the IV. Trace has been asking questions like crazy. Mom, Why did God make gravel so I can't ride my bike? Does God put big rocks under water? Did God use a catapolt to throw them in? He also said, Hey we are having Ice cream; we need to tell Grandma Larsen to remember all the times she took me to Dairy Keen. He talks me to sleep every night. I love our talks so much!

Down and out in Deep Creek

The day started early a d the boat ramp was only letting out 22 ft. boats and bigger. Out on the water there was 10ft. swells and the people who chartered the boat all got sick. They still got fish all around 35 pds. but nothing real big. They had made a personal bet on board on who would catch the biggest fish and of course the rookie won the bet. We are also sown to the last few weeks until we head to King Cove. Our truck part hasn't come yet and we hope it will be here tomorrow. I am 5 days behind on the blog. We have moved to Deep Creek about 7 miles from the closest Library and can't get there by 4 wheelers. Andy Bailey is taking us on a drive about and look for some wild life. We are also going to the Ware and watch the fish and game take specimens of the salmon on the Ninilchik river. The only wild life we did see was a Bull Moose and there seems to be plenty around here.

I love my girls! Happy Birthday Elyse! "17"

It is my daughters 17th Bitrthday! Happy Birthday Sweetie! I love you! Well we woke up said goodby to Mel CHristensens Family and Hello to the Family of the skippers. Tommorow we should get the leaf spring to the Gypsy. WE are going to take Baily clamming on Thursday and see some sights.

A visit from a good friend

Got up early today it was raining and the swells out on the bay were 6 ft. high. Thte fog blanketed the water and sent out fisherman home short handed. The phone rang and on the other line was a good friend of ours from Park City, Andy Baily. He had just arrived in Ninilchik to pay a visit to his "Alaskan Friends", US! He will be visiting for a week and head back home. I think that he was just making sure that we were where we said we were!(smile) There was a group that chartered the boat and came in with 5 fish. THe biggest one was caught by a 10 year old girl named Brandi. Saije made friends with her real quick. After the food was cooked, the kids hit the sauna and the adults split up into groups of 4 and played spades. Spades is really big out here. It was fun meeting the people, hearing fishing stories and playing music. The life of a fisherman and the dreams of my husband.

The hired help!

Got up early today it was raining and the swells out on the bay were 6 ft. high. Thte fog blanketed the water and sent out fisherman home short handed. The phone rang and on the other line was a good friend of ours from Park City, Andy Baily. He had just arrived in Ninilchik to pay a visit to his "Alaskan Friends", US! He will be visiting for a week and head back home. I think that he was just making sure that we were where we said we were!(smile) There was a group that chartered the boat and came in with 5 fish. THe biggest one was caught by a 10 year old girl named Brandi. Saije made friends with her real quick. After the food was cooked, the kids hit the sauna and the adults split up into groups of 4 and played spades. Spades is really big out here. It was fun meeting the people, hearing fishing stories and playing music. The life of a fisherman and the dreams of my husband.

Back to work!

Today the people checked out I got to be a maid. I cleaned the laundry room, the kitchen, made beds, did dishes and did windows. Lars was now the official grounds keeper. He is a wwed eating crazy man. There are fire weeds (the state flower) everywhere. Not no more! Now you can see the 2 cars, dorey boat, fifthwheel and actually walk instead of on a small path. While the laundry was drying I made some potatoe salad! Which everyone bragged about! After the boat came in we got ready for dinner, and played horse shoes and learned about the gears in a fishing rod. Now I can fish and fix the fishing poles too. I also got to talk to Elyse and Neisha, My sister Anne, my Niece Dakota, My nefew Dylan, My Dad Bill, and my sister Beck all it he same phone call. I love you all! They are all so supportive of my family adventure. Lars's dad Lowell has helped me with this Blog so I can keep everyone up to date. I love you all! After dinner we played music and hit the sack. Saije and Trace had also met some kids from Alaska. They are here with their grandparents and are going to fish in the morning. Trace said that he wishes that he could go on the boat so he can catch the biggest fish!

Ah, Alaska!

Today we slept in. We each had our worn beds and we feel great! Saije and I made the beds and the first thing I did is stand up in the loft and hit my head and get cooled! Saije couldn't help but laugh as she helped me. Lars cut wood and Trace helped stack it. Saije cleaned the Chalet and I did an overhaul on the main lodge. I'm not sure when the last women had cleaned theat kitchen! He has a deck hand named Cody King form Arizona. He is to help those that are fishing, fillet the fish, clean the boat clean the rooms, do the laundry, and cook the meals. That is where I come in. I picked up all the duties that have to do with the house. Lars met Cody and he asked if Lars would like to bring his family up to the Lodge and play for the guest there to have a free nights stay in the CHalet. Since we had dogs and with that 200 ft. bluff we told them that we would just play and drive back to camp. 8 dogs have fell off the bluff and 5 died and the other have permenant injuries. Toni would be the first one off, and we did give it a little thought. But we love her! After the Skipper met our family and listened to Lars play they wanted us there and not on the beach. The skipper asked if I would like a job and answer phones so I have been booking him like crazy and made him 4 grand in 2 days! I am the women! Or you can just call me "Mother Cherisa". So it has all worked out for as long as they need us to help out. We played spades, ate hotdogs and played music with a group that chartered the boat named CHarlie and Jim from Washington. We never stop meeting nice people!

From beach to Bed & Breakfast, Bout time!

Lars and Trace have the flu. Saije and I have been cruising around on the 4 wheeler. We did some mailingsand so some work on the computer. It is hard to get on the Internet but we will always try. We found a part for the suburban and it should be here on Monday. WE are going into Soldotna to get some groceries. We have also been invited to stay at this Bed and Breakfast in Deep Creek. It is a Chalet with 4 beds a, Futon, Kitchenette, and showers. In return I am cleaning the rooms as people come and go. Lars will be doing some wood cutting, and minor repairs. The owner is the Skipper of a Halibut boat. He would like to stay annymous. We are very thankful for the hospitality. Elyse and Neisha will love staying in a CHalet instead of a tent! We are located on top of a 200ft. bluff over looking the Cook Inlet. We can see 3 Volcanos, Augustine, Illiama, & Reedout. The sunsets are beautiful and you can see all the Eagles you want just sitting and looking out at the bay! There are 3 fires right now and the sunsets are nice, it is too bad it is because of the fires. Trace is now sleeping in his own bed, we will see how long that lasts!

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!

Well it rained all day so we were stuck in the tent all bundled up. Lars zoomed down to the Ninilchik spit cafe and picked us up some Egg mcmuffins. 10 Times better than McDonalds. Well we ate and watched a show about a Lady that gets divorced and buys a home in Tuscany and tries to find love and a family. Some steamy scenes, so we spent most of the time on fast forward. The scenery is beautiful! The other is about a guy that is a professional killer and he picks up a cab driver to drive him around to to do the hits. THe cab driver finds out and the last person he is to kill is a girl that he would love to date. SO he goes and saves her life! Crazy! The rain finnally cleared up long enough for us to eat some more Halibut! ( I have found my new diet food, I love it!) It is addicting! Lars and Trace haven' been feeling to good lately. I hope that they aren't getting sick. Tomorrow we need to go to Soldotna again to get some parts for the Gypsy. Mike is going to give us a ride since we are down and out in Ninilchik!

Enjoying the area

Today is not looking good for the Russian River. LArs has been inspecting the Burban Gypsy to make sure that she is road worthy. Well she didn't pass the test. She lost a bolt and a leaf spring opposite the tire we had fly off. We think after hitting that hellacious bump in Canada it not only craked the wheel studs but the leaf spring also. THe 4 inch lift cracked right in half and fell of yesterday. We have to 4 wheel to get to camp so that is what help loose it so we could tell. The poor Gypsy took a beating on the Alaskan Hwy. Mainly because of that heavy load we are pulling. Saije is hanging out with her first friend in Ninilchik today. We met up with them at about 3:00 and Went canoeing with Mike Vanderford and his daugter Natalie. Wit is a huge pond that they come and go swimming in. On the North side of the pond there is Muskag. Muskag is about 5 inches thick, it consists of grass and roots of miniature trees and moss. There is also a small plant that is similar to the Venus Fly Trap. They call it a Piture Fly Trap. They look like a cotton swab with little red fingers that have sticky glue on them that the bugs get stuck in and then it curls up and eats it. (I guess) The Muskag floats on top of the water. You can walk on it and it's like walking on a waterbed. Your feet get really wet and it feels like you are going to fall through but you don't. Saije and I got a little freaked out and walked really fast and then got imediately back into the canoes. Trace and Dad were right at home. Then we came back to camp and ate Halibut again, this time we cooked it like the Alaskans do. They soak it in cream for a few hours then pat it dry dip it in egg and roll it in this flacky rice stuff, called plinco. Deep fry it at 350 for a few minuets. It is so wonderful. Then we watched a movie about a 13 year old girl wanting to be 30 and realize it isn't what i's all cracked up to be. Saije is 13 and loved it. Then we hit the sack!

Gigs, Gigs and more Gigs!

Today we didn't make it to the russian river.Anrew landed 2 more gigs and they want him to play at the IV today at noon for tips. I think it is an open mike thingy! He will play on the 22 and the 23 of July. IT is a real hazy day. I think there might be a fire and the smoke is blowing it our way. There has been lightning storms with no rain and that is bad! The breeze is good for flying kites though. Trace has been singing the Sar Wars theme all day! He plays with his knights and horses that he got at the gift shop and saije and I are about to go crazy! Oh ya gotta love him!WE went for Ice Cream at Traces favorite place to go "The General Store". For dinner we are going to finally get to eat Halobut. One of the guys that heard Lars play gave him halibut for a tip. His name is stubbs and he is one of the best guides in the area. He told us that he would love to take us out fishing is we would just pay for gas. I can't wait! We ate the Halibut and it was awesome! After dinner we went and watched the open mike and Saije got up and put on a heck of a show and got a 20.00 tip! Lars got me on the Mando and we played Sweet Home Alabama! They call us the Partridge family! Saije also met Mikes daughter named Natatie and she is going to show her the sights tomorrow! See she hasn't been plauged by her parents!
We went hame and hit the sack! The people of NInilchik won't give up on Lars leaving to King Cove!

The Music Festival!

Well we ate pancakes on the beash for the first time since we left Utah. Trace was so happy that he started singing a song about pacakes! Andrew had a full house last night at the IV. EmmiLou Harris played at the music festival and after the concert alot of people showed up and stayed and watched Andrew til about 3:00 in the morning. Remember the sun never goes down. And all the people do around here is fish! We went to the music festival and saw quite a few band and enjoyed the sun and the musuc. After we drove down main and saw the catch of the day being hung and weighed. One was a 100 lb halibut. We are having stew and buscuits for dinner. I wish it was Halibut! We are going to try and go to the russian river tomorrow to see how good the salmon run is. We heard it should be getting real heavy about 200 each run.

Life in Ninilchik

Walked the beach early in the morning and watched the boats set the crab pots. Trace and I were rinding bikes and met a man from Maine named Milt Remington and as I was telling him of our adventure we swaped websites and found that his nephew is an editor of Maine Hunting Today! The magazine looks for articles to write on stories like ours. If it has anything to do with fishing and hunting in a place that most people don't go they might publish it. I can't wait for our adventure to really begin. After he left a car got stuck just up from our camp and we pulled him out. I think we should start charging. No I am a firm believer "what comes around goes around"! The water pump just went out in the scrambler so we have to put 2 new seal in it! It took all day just to get the bolts ou. It will probably take until tomorrow to finish. Saije is getting really good on the 500. We hardly ever see her unless she comes back to refuel. Well we ate our clams and they were great! Trace wouldn't even try them and Saije tasted each kind and a taste was it! We are definately going to go clamming again! I think that the girls will love it when they come! We are going to have to recover before doing it again! Lars is playing for cold hard cash tonight. All these parts are taking all our $.

Seeing Soldotna

Oh how our bodies hate us! First clamming and then sleeping on the ground! It's like having Bamboo shoved under our fingernails. I think Trace has been growing this past week. Boy not having to work I get to spend time watching him and Saije grow! I love it! Now this is what I signed up for! Saije dosen't get to spend 2 hours on her hair and has learned that she looks beautiful with her natural curly hair that I gave her! She has had many compliments on it! She is getting lonely for her sisters. SHe hasn't met any kids yet. Trace and saije are inseperable and give alot of hugs and I love you's! Today we went to Soldotna. It is 45 min. north of here. We had to get some $ that we had Marilyn send us. She has been taking care of our financial affairs untill we get to King Cove! Marilyn Thanks Again for all you do! As we were drivung around Soldotna we had some one follow us to the music store and it was a man named Bob from Vermont and he was with his son Dylan. We originally met them on the beach in Ninilchik. They had got their can stuck in the sand and we were the only ones with a chain so we pulled them out. They said that it is very easy to spot us because of our rig! Now we know why Hebers finest kept close tabs on Lars! Just Kidding! Soldotna has a Fred Meyer Lisa! If the girls were all here I am sure we would be spending alot of time there! It is a nice town! But the size of it is a little too big. Ninilchik is perfect! And King Cove will even be better! I hope!

Muddy, Muddy Mess!

Today we went clamming at 9:00 am and finished at abour 11:oo am. What a muddy mess. What you do is dig w/ a shovel about 6 inches down and get on you hands and knees and dig about another 6 just trying to find a clam. They are razor clams and Andrew found out just how sharp they were! They are the uggliest things I have ever seen. Trace wouldn't even touch them.They have two necks about 3 inches long, one that takes the food in and one that spits it back out. One the other end they have a foot that can dig about an inch every second so you have to did fast! We marinated some in Teriaki, Garlic & Salt and Pepper. They were all good. Saije had a bite of each of them and that was enough for her. Trace, oh no, no bite for him! He is a boy and I thought he would totally get into this! NO! We are going to hit the sack early tonight! Clamming took it all out of us. Poor Lars, he was the one with the shovel and he can barely lift his arms and he has to go play tonight!

A day in Ninilchik

Today we went to takeshowers , Laundry and Post todays blog at the Library. We have met alot of very nice people while we have been in Ninilchik. While I was doing laundry Lars, Saije, and Trace went to the fish tables and checked out what the catch of the day. Today it was clams.There was a man named Eric and he and his wife were cleaning clams and took the time to show us what we were instore for. Tomorrow we will be digging for clams. The tide will be 1.4 which is really good. In 2 weeks it will be even better, 4.6. I wish that the rest of the girls could be here to experience that. We also met a couple from Farmington, UT. This is their third time clamming this week. The tides have been great. After the laundry was done we stopped over to the I.V. (Inlet View Restraunt). That is what the locals call it. Lars will be auditioning for a gig. Well when we went in he did his sound check and the owner Mike hired him on the spot. He also bought us lunch and introduced us to Lori Jo w/Kenai Penninsula Borough School District. She mentioned that they also are looking to hire a Music teacher. I told her that next summer if they are still looking that we should see if we can get an interveiw with the Principal. Along our travels we have given out our blog spot to many people thtat are interested in our adventure to King Cove. We went to watch Lars play for the 2 hours and he did very well. He made $80 in tips, on a Tuesday!

Independance Day in Ninilchik

For the Fourth of July everybody fishes. No fireworks or parades, just fishing! It is salmon run or die.Not like in Utah. Well there is the factor that the sun dosen't go down! We actually slept in til 11:30, because it was over cast. Toni kept us up all night because she drank too much sea water! I think that she wad dehydrated. We got her rehydarated and what does she do? Back sown to the ocean for a drink of dehydration! We played in the water all day and had a blast! Saije and Trace are getting aong better then I have ever seen! Lots of hugs and I love you's. No freinds , just Family! We had a wonderful day!

Mom turns 36 today!

Today I turned 36 today! Boy do I feel it! It could be that I have slept on the ground for 2 week. Well I got to sleep in for 10 min.It was pretty out on the beach and everybody was our clam digging. The tide was in about 30 or 40 ft. I thought we were having a tsunami! You can get 70 clams per permit. We need to get some long skinny shovels and some gloshes and make some clam chowder! In what kitchen? Well for my birthday we went to dinner at the Inlet View! Our waitress Carrie had to put up with Trace he insisted that he could order a kite to take back to cam and fly. Huh? AnywayMy present was a Shower! That was the best gift anyone could have given me! Except having my girls with me. All 5! Oh and Trace found a Heart shaped rock and gave it to me for my Birthday. What a sweetie! Saije gave me a foot rub and dad gave me a back rub! Well neededToo!Lars went Kayaking and caught his first fish and 9 inch Irish bass. Or some thing like that.

Trace brought home the first fish!

Saije coundn't sleep last night and woke up off and on all night. DHe finally got up for good at 5:00 am and walked the beach alone! We stayed at the eagles nest and so she had been watching for the Eagle to come in. She spotted 2 Eagles comming in and took the video camera and got some footage of them. THey let her get so close that she could hear them talking to eachother. When she came back Andrew was awake and the took the dogs on a walk and saw a couple of seaotters and the dogs found to star fish. Trace and I woke up and he rode his bike and made a jump. As people came by he told them to stay off the track. They all loved the Suburban and talked about it for a while and asked questions then went away totally amazed.
We loaded up and stopped at the Homer spit fishing hole and at the inlet it is snag only. They don't eat anything so you throw in a huge hook with a steel ball on it so it sinks and you snag them and reel them in. Trace got to bring a 2 pound "Jack" in. It is a small salmon but good to eat. We ledft for Ninilchik which was 45 min. up the road and stayed on the ocean. We had to get Ice so we stopped in at the Inlet View Restraunt and Lounge. Andrew laked to the owner of the bar and got a gig on Tue. and Wed. for tips only. Then for 100.00 on Friday. Thank goodness! We are low on cash flow! When we got back to camp we rode the wheelers and Copper got ran over by a horse! I don't think that he has ever seen a horse before, at least you would think that was the case. Ate stew for and buiscuts for dinner and went to bed as I told them the story of Hadolgo!

Homer here we come!

Woke up soaking wet and headed to Homer! Arrived at 1:30 in a rain storm. Grabbed some groceries at Safeway & set up camp on the Homer spit. Lars got yelled at by a crazy Canadian lady which made for a bad mood at camp. Ate dutch oven after having to cook to batches because the lady made Andrew burn the first ones. The CCL (crazy canadian lady) was given our camp site on accident and she accused us of taking her spot but we were here first, so there. Took a ling hot shower for 1.00 and walked the beach w/the dogs. Copper and Toni were a sight. They couldn't figure out why they couldn't run on the water to catch the seagulls. They ran up and down the shorecatching waves instead. We watched a movie and went to bed. Saije slept in the truck and verified that the sun setsat 12:30 and it takes 2 hrs to set.