March has been busy. After distinguishing ourselves at snowshoe softball, we put on the party hat and hosted an Iditarod Slumber Party. Had a houseful of people (14) and lots of good food. Sunday morning we headed to Willow for the official start of the Iditarod. My second time and it was just as much fun as before. Got to see all the racers start this year and spent some time viewing the various dog teams on pit row.
March 12 had me at the airport picking up my brother Matt and his daughter Shelby. It was a real treat showing them Alaska for the first time. Snowshoeing at Hatcher Pass, cabin camping at Byers Lake, the ice festival in Fairbanks, another night of cabin life on Chena River (minus 15) and a beautiful day in Seward.
In the midst of all that activity, winter technically ended. Weather had been very pleasant and yesterday we hit 40. Lows are just reaching the teens during early morning hours although a cold forecast has been issued for early next week. Had a slight snowfall Saturday night but nothing big. My deck is snow free although my woodpile is virtually gone. Hope I make it!
Big news of late (besides Mackey dominating the race) was the eruption of Mt Redoubt, one of the local volcanos. No effects here but further north the ash cloud was a problem.
Another indication of spring is the geese next door laying eggs. Never had a goose egg for breakfast but I was given one yesterday so that will change tomorrow. So stay tuned!
March 12 had me at the airport picking up my brother Matt and his daughter Shelby. It was a real treat showing them Alaska for the first time. Snowshoeing at Hatcher Pass, cabin camping at Byers Lake, the ice festival in Fairbanks, another night of cabin life on Chena River (minus 15) and a beautiful day in Seward.
In the midst of all that activity, winter technically ended. Weather had been very pleasant and yesterday we hit 40. Lows are just reaching the teens during early morning hours although a cold forecast has been issued for early next week. Had a slight snowfall Saturday night but nothing big. My deck is snow free although my woodpile is virtually gone. Hope I make it!
Big news of late (besides Mackey dominating the race) was the eruption of Mt Redoubt, one of the local volcanos. No effects here but further north the ash cloud was a problem.
Another indication of spring is the geese next door laying eggs. Never had a goose egg for breakfast but I was given one yesterday so that will change tomorrow. So stay tuned!
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