Robin elbowed me while we were in a healthy eating class, and the instructor was talking about a "food log".
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Back to blogging
After many months of no excuses, other than fishing, enjoying the daylight, having visitors, enjoying time in Kodiak, etc., I am recommitting myself to regular blog updates.
Hopefully, I still have a few readers out there, so please comment!
Hopefully, I still have a few readers out there, so please comment!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Quote of the Day
"Fat old model? Why are they talking about a fat old model?"
Robin's response to a news story that was actually talking about a "bad role model" ... yes, we're still talking about hearing aids.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Summer photos from Kodiak
With nearly 20 hours of daylight in June and July, we have been going, going, going. Thus, the lack of blog activity. Work all day, then go fishing, process fish, entertain friends or look for bears.
Here are some recent and catch-up photos to enjoy.
Here are some recent and catch-up photos to enjoy.
- Kodiak summer, with shots of the bee/hornet killer, a deer investigating our grill, fishing adventures and buffalo.
- Fishing and wildlife, with photos of whales, puffins, sea otters and more, plus our fishing adventures with halibut, salmon, gill netting and more.
- Hanging out ... with a hike on Father's Day and horseshoe playing, gardening (with Robin's first and only tomato), a bowling party, Mother's Day snowstorm and a bowling party (Robin got to use his new bowling ball that he's been moving around for seven years for the first time).
Monday, May 28, 2012
The Bounty Hunter
"You're a bounty hunter, aren't you?" asked the rental car clerk in the St. Louis airport. Robin had just walked up to the counter, and the clerk hadn't yet seen his gun case.
"I can't tell you," Robin replied, placing his gun case in view.
"I know you're a bounty hunter," said the clerk, completely convinced Robin was on a man hunt. It was late at night, and the clerk had been notified a latecomer was on his way and to keep the doors open. The clerk made a new pot of coffee for this "bounty hunter" who was up late and on the road. They upgraded his super-economy sub-compact car to a Volkswagen Passat with built-in GPS and satellite radio. "We know you're on a man hunt," he said. "Good luck, we hope you catch him!"
Premonition? Turns out that while Robin was turkey hunting in Kentucky, he didn't really see any turkeys. Which was strange, having hunted this area before and knowing there were usually tons of turkeys. He mentioned this to his friends, who were all mystified at the lack of turkeys. The second day he went out, he saw a couple of unidentified hunters ... who did not have permission to hunt in the area.
Robin's friends confronted the trespassing hunters, demanding they drop their weapons. Fortunately, they complied. Robin's friends called the sheriff, who summoned state fish and game and other law enforcement. Turns out these "hunters" had a warrant out for their arrest. The criminals had 80 turkeys in the freezer and several live cows they had stolen, among other things. In addition, they had a meth lab on the property. A trial is pending.
When Robin returned the rental car, a different clerk was working, but he knew the "bounty hunter" when he saw him. "Well, did you get 'em?" the new clerk asked.
"Let's just say that Kentucky is a safer place," were Robin's parting words.
"I can't tell you," Robin replied, placing his gun case in view.
"I know you're a bounty hunter," said the clerk, completely convinced Robin was on a man hunt. It was late at night, and the clerk had been notified a latecomer was on his way and to keep the doors open. The clerk made a new pot of coffee for this "bounty hunter" who was up late and on the road. They upgraded his super-economy sub-compact car to a Volkswagen Passat with built-in GPS and satellite radio. "We know you're on a man hunt," he said. "Good luck, we hope you catch him!"
Premonition? Turns out that while Robin was turkey hunting in Kentucky, he didn't really see any turkeys. Which was strange, having hunted this area before and knowing there were usually tons of turkeys. He mentioned this to his friends, who were all mystified at the lack of turkeys. The second day he went out, he saw a couple of unidentified hunters ... who did not have permission to hunt in the area.
Robin's friends confronted the trespassing hunters, demanding they drop their weapons. Fortunately, they complied. Robin's friends called the sheriff, who summoned state fish and game and other law enforcement. Turns out these "hunters" had a warrant out for their arrest. The criminals had 80 turkeys in the freezer and several live cows they had stolen, among other things. In addition, they had a meth lab on the property. A trial is pending.
When Robin returned the rental car, a different clerk was working, but he knew the "bounty hunter" when he saw him. "Well, did you get 'em?" the new clerk asked.
"Let's just say that Kentucky is a safer place," were Robin's parting words.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Tragedy in Kodiak
A tragic shooting at a Coast Guard facility resulted in two dead and a search for the killer(s). The FBI is on island and rumors are burning like wildfire. Several reliable reports said someone was stopped at the airport Thursday afternoon, although no official report has stated that information. Coincidentally (?) that is when the lock downs and lock ins at the schools ended. Here are the official reports so far.
It's very somber and anxious everywhere, as you could imagine. I guess all we can do is send thoughts and prayers to all the families, friends and anyone else who has been affected by this horrific event in our small, close and remote community.
It's very somber and anxious everywhere, as you could imagine. I guess all we can do is send thoughts and prayers to all the families, friends and anyone else who has been affected by this horrific event in our small, close and remote community.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Quote of the day
"I'm 50 now..."
Robin's response to just about everything ... And sometimes it's: "Now that I'm 50...."
Robin's response to just about everything ... And sometimes it's: "Now that I'm 50...."
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