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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: Bruce T] #1888640
03/12/10 01:43 PM
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Yeah Bruce, lol, "just below that old white mountain, just a little SE of Nome.....Way up North........"


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: mark] #1888649
03/12/10 01:50 PM
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That's the one !


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: white17] #1888655
03/12/10 01:53 PM
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LOL, sort of thought that might be it. I saw the Chena the same way, open today, froze tight as a tic the next. Parts of the Tanana the same way. I loved the Klutina though, never saw an open spot on it from the Copper to the Lake while I was there.


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: mark] #1889495
03/12/10 09:02 PM
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wheres the next day


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: Okiekajun] #1889497
03/12/10 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted By: Okiekajun
I've only got a minute and then I'm headed out the door.

SO...sorry but no Journal entry tonight.

I dont want to dissapoint or drag this out but, keep in mind there is probably another week plus of journal entry notes I have scribbled down. I'll keep trying to get one journal "day" per evening so as to not drag it out too long, but story writing is not my strong point, and I know I wont be available this weekend to write any.

I promise, Ken and I want to find out how this story ends just as badly as you all do. LOL


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: ] #1889516
03/12/10 09:11 PM
03/12/10 09:11 PM
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Northern Maine
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Lol....Just like trapping critters here in northern Maine.You have to wait a little while. smile


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: ] #1889525
03/12/10 09:15 PM
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OK I'll try this brief story just to ward off the DT's in some of you.


I hope I don't steal any of Okie's thunder here.

On the last day of the trip we were out pulling sets and I was feeling guilty that I hadn't really provided a complete Alaskan experience for Okie.

We stopped to pull a marten set and had two wolverine buckets nearby. I eyeballed the severe dip in the ice on the slough ahead of me, and knowing what this spot can be like, I told Okie to stay on the sled and we'd take a short cut and pull up right next to the traps. Remember, we'd had several days above 32 and then a little snow.

So I pull forward and make a hard left across the dip and.....almost make it across. Just the right amount of overflow brought us to a halt.

I told Okie to grab the shovel and start moving dry snow under the machine. I rolled the machine on it's side and let him stand in the water and shovel. It was great. I could see the pleasure and delight in his eyes.

I flipped the machine back upright and pulled ahead onto solid snow. Okie followed, sloshing through the mess while dragging the sled.

The trip of a lifetime was assured.


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: white17] #1889552
03/12/10 09:29 PM
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Northern Maine
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Nice friend.Lol


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: Bruce T] #1889623
03/12/10 10:00 PM
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White............... Can you give "us/Me" an incite to what is required for Clothing? (Besides incredible hulk jammies and thongs) ?


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: Vinke] #1889668
03/12/10 10:15 PM
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Wool would be a great start.Cold here to.


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: Bruce T] #1889751
03/12/10 10:41 PM
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Mean As Nails .........now i get it!

Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: trapr] #1889970
03/13/10 12:06 AM
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That's me.


Vinke: this is what I sent to OKIE before he came up. This is pretty basic and just for a couple of weeks. If it doesn't post well I can email it.

quant. item comments

5 pair sox polypropelene or wool. Your preference
2 pair long johns top and bottom polypropelene or wool. Your preference
5 or 10 Tee shirts shouldn't need many
2 pants I use levis but whatever you want is good
3 or 4 shirts. Long sleeved. W/pockets; flannel or wool
1 vest down, poly, flannel, wool
1 pair insulated over pants. zip up the legs. Bib or waist high 1 good coat with GOOD hood down or synthetic fill OK
3 pair cotton chore gloves monkey face type
1 pair rag wool mittens double knit if you can find them
1 pair insulated mittens maybe the old military style. Should be cheap.
1 pair leather choppers mitts if you can find them
1 pair boots. might want to just buy some white bunny boots
1 stocking cap. wool or synthetic
1 sunglasses don't have to be expensive
1 house slippers
1 small LED headlamp AAA battery size
1 small flashlight AA or similar; not metal
1 pretty good sleeping bag don't spend a fortune.
1 face mask inexpensive
1 scarf or neck warmer
2 handkerchiefs
skivvies whatever you figure you'll need
prescription drugs twice what you think you'll need
Glasses ?? extra pair
chap stick
normal toiletries
1 plastic match safe I'll give you matches
1 skinning knife If you want to bring one. Whatever you use on rats

anything you can't live without.


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: white17] #1889988
03/13/10 12:15 AM
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How did Okie power his hair dryer and wet wipe warmer?

Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: Brady] #1889991
03/13/10 12:16 AM
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Solar !


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: white17] #1890148
03/13/10 02:15 AM
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You guys are sooo green! Do you get any government incentives for using wind, solar, or other renewable energy sources at your cabin? grin BTW, this thread has been a highlight for me. Thanks for sharing!

Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: Brady] #1890397
03/13/10 09:22 AM
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You forgot to add Donuts to the list !! laugh

Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: ] #1890403
03/13/10 09:27 AM
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Piney va. soon be 19
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dang i been gone for 2 days was skert near to death i had miss a bunch of this post lol


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: cotton] #1890539
03/13/10 10:42 AM
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Nah! Okie's been catchin' up on his sleep since he got home. No time to write.


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Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: white17] #1890617
03/13/10 11:30 AM
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probably looking in every specialty shop around for moose meat,might be hard to eat beef now. LOL

Re: Great Alaskan Adventure ; Combined [Re: trapr] #1890620
03/13/10 11:33 AM
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He was having a bad attack of crawfish withdrawal when he left my place.


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