Jennifer Arrival

I left Utah on the 10th of May to head back to Michigan for one final meeting with the folks before we began our trek to Alaska. I wasn’t able to get back to Utah until the 17th and unfortunately, my wife had to fly to her next gig on the 16th so we missed one another by just one day.

Today was a very special day for me as I was finally able to see her again. She flew to Anchorage to see us for four days before heading back to work. (Hey, someone in this family has to bring home the beans!) I can’t tell you how happy I am to see her again, its been over 40 days but seems like forever. Jenn is one of those unique people who have the kind of energy that can give anyone a lift, even O.B.! He loves Jenn and thinks that I married way out of my league and  I agree…

ALCAN PARTY

Today was a day just to kick back and celebrate with each other, so we broke out the ALCAN t-shirts and the Bloody Mary’s. After that, the Old Boy and Mert did their customary head bobbing while sitting upright in their chairs, Jenn and I just sat there in amazement that anyone could sleep in that position?

When everyone was finally conscious again, we planned a nice feast outside in picnic fashion. The fare of the evening? One-inch thick pork loin chops, corn, beans, and salad fixings. It was a nice sunny evening in Anchorage and it was even mosquito-free…

Tomorrow we are headed south to see a glacier.

MM