Sunday, June 17, 2012

Sunny Weather

Yesterday was a beautiful day despite a mid-day shower (while we were walking the dogs, of course) prompting us to take an evening drive to see the sights. What an amazing place we live in!


The Homer Spit


Grewingk Glacier, thirteen miles long, across the bay from us. 


Redoubt Volcano, 10,198 feet, last erupted 2009. 
There are over 130 volcanoes in Alaska.

A moose morning

A Father's Day surprise! Bob was greeted with this serene scene first thing in the morning. He woke me to see it and I very quietly opened the side door so as not to disturb the family, slowly stepped out to take a picture and the cow was immediately on alert, up and gathering the twins, hightailing it to the safety of the neighbor's yard. This is the moose that caused us so much trouble the last few years. I'll need to start carrying the pepper spray when outside for the next month or two. You never know where she is hanging out or what will cause her to go berserk. Look at how she's shedding.








Tractor

 What is it about tractors that is so exciting? Bob is giddy with excitement and the neighbors are begging to take selfies on it. But the wi...