Photo archive for April 6, 2008
A young moose nestles in the snow to snack on shrubs Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2008, in the backyard of a Slough Street home.
This is a closer look at my backyard and a beautiful birch tree.
This is a closer look at my backyard and a beautiful birch tree.
Caila McCoy, 9, is pictured having a reflective moment in January at the Space Needle in Seattle.
Johanna Soderlund of Fairbanks, holding bouquet of roses, is surrounded by fellow contestants shortly after being named Junior Miss Alaska, on Saturday, March 22, 2008, night at Ketchikan High School auditorium at the end of the Junior Miss pageant show. The other contestants, from left, are: Stacey Chiu and Kezia Mandregan, both of Fairbanks, Katie Connor of Homer, Billie Rae Parrish of Nikiski (wearing red), Mara Burley of North Pole (behind Parrish), Melissa Rawson of Kenai and first runner-up Caitlyn Lewis of Ketchikan. (AP Photo/Ketchikan Daily News/By Tom Miller)
Shane Byman tops off the fuel on the snowmachines at the Goldhill Store on the Parks Highway near Ester as he heads to Cantwell to ride with his wife and father-in-law Friday evening, April , 2008. "We just found that out. We're happy about that," Byman said of Goldhill offering 10 cents off per gallon of fuel on Fridays, adding that they didn't necessarily need the gas but stopped to take advantage of the discount.
Customers at the Goldhill Store on the Parks Highway near Ester get an extra 10 cents off per gallon of fuel on Fridays Friday evening, April 4, 2008.
Angela Solomon of Fairbanks gets a kiss from a puppy she was holding at the 11th annual Mush for Kids Saturday morning, April 5, 2008 at Pioneer Park. The 6 1/2-week old puppy was one of a litter of 10 Alaskan Husky pups owned by Eleanor Wirts of Salcha.
Carolyn Curley of North Pole adds a touch of mascara while getting a makeover at the Bare Essentials cosmetics booth Saturday morning, April 5, 2008 during the 2008 A Woman's Affair at the Carlson Center. "I like it. I normally don't wear makeup," Curley said of her new look. Curley, a mining engineer at Fort Knox, and several other ladies from work met for breakfast before attending the Affair, making a day of it
Jo Norton throws a curling stone as she and teammates Deb Gwizdala, Barb Harmon and Michelle Piehl competed against a team comprised of Adie Callahan, Katie Hietala, Mija McGuire and Ellie Richter in the 73rd Annual International Bonspiel Saturday evening, April 5, 2008, at the Fairbanks Curling Club.
Runners brave chilly winds and snow flurries as they make their way along Tanana Drive during the annual Spring Fling 5 and 10 kilometer run Saturday morning, April 5, 2008 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center.
Ice Dogs captain Andrew McCabe, right, battles for possession of the puck with Wichita Falls Wildcats forward Skylur Jameson Saturday evening, April 5, 2008, at the Big Dipper.
Milo Griffin works with the high, long, and triple jumpers on the West Valley High School Track and Field Team Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2008 in the high school gymnasium. Griffin, a Lathrop High School teacher who also coaches the boys basketball team, left his head coaching position on the track team to take over the West Valley program.
Milo Griffin works with the high, long, and triple jumpers on the West Valley High School Track and Field Team Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2008 in the high school gymnasium. Griffin, a Lathrop High School teacher who also coaches the boys basketball team, left his head coaching position on the track team to take over the West Valley program.
There’s an old saying, “Everyone has a twin or look alike.” I came across this poster of an adorable baby and thought I saw a close resemblance to my very own beautiful grandson, Hunter Thomas Sauer, age 9 months, the son of Tommy and Rachel Sauer of Delta Junction. Grandparents are Dale and Debbie Diviney and Chris and Lynn Groppel, all of Delta Junction.
This photo was taken a couple of summers ago. I just love how the colors in the butterfly go with the color of the flower.
CHESAPEAKES.jpg These two Alaskan born and raised Chesapeake Bay Retrievers love being my 24/7 shadows. Three-year-old Wildwoods Journey, sitting, and Wildwoods Otter, 6, are both accomplished sled dogs since they could fit a puppy harness. Journey just accomplished a new feat by winning two separate Weight Pull championships in Fairbanks this last month. They were his very first attempts at competing in a Weight Pull competition and he ate it up. I have used Journey and Otter the last couple years to haul firewood for neighbor during the winter from their woodshed to the cabin. I would load the sled with wood and they both would have to pull real hard to get it there, but they loved to work and always got rewarded with a stick to play with. They excel in water and retrieving and just flat enjoy life to its fullest. I would be greatly amiss without them in my life. This breed has been my best companion for many years now. There is nothing quite like a Chesapeake Bay dog. They are true Alaskan canines.
These are my two dogs, relaxing with my two rabbits. The dogs are sisters, retired from a hobby sledding family.
April 1 was a great warm day, time for my buddy Sammy Bristor to try out her new 4-wheeler. She will be a pro in no time.
I took this picture on the drive home from Valdez in late August. My wife and I were celebrating our first wedding anniversary with a long weekend, taking in the first turnings of an Alaska autumn.