Reflecting

This is one of the pictures taken in Canada along the Kasier Hiway. It was a perfect place to reflect and do nothing but slow down and recognize the vast beauty of God's Creations both up close and at a distance. Thanks to J. R.'s post. I took the time to slow down!! and view a few pictures and Reflect!!!

Enjoying retirement!!

We have been home from our trip to Alaska a couple weeks now, there has been a lot of activity going on, we went to Kansas City and babysit with Jackie, she is such a little sweety, enjoyed bonding with her and seeing Jolyn and John. Then we came home and the kids started coming to the farm, we always enjoy their visits, Jana @ Paul and kids came for several days, Brents came one evening when Jana's were here. Paula @ Rob and kids came for a couple days, we got sweet corn done during this week also. Austin came to stay at the farm, then Bryan @ Angie came for lunch on Sunday, so we actually got to eat with all the kids sometime during a week's time period. That was so nice.
Now everyone will be starting back to school soon, and then the school activities will start.
Not having to go to work this fall is really great. I enjoy retirement so much. We hope to take in some activities of the grandchildren. Of course, there is always work that can be done, but that will always be there,doing our fun things will come first!!!!

Enjoying retirement!!

Home Sweet Home (The Last Leg)

This guy knows how to fish. What diversity 7 days of travel can bring. This picture was take in Hyder Alaska from a viewing platform. The bears were content to go about their business of making a living the natural way.

This is the first Mt. Scene at the entrance to Canadas' Jasper National Park. It is the highest point in the Canadian Rockies.

When we left the park we traveled through Calgary south to the Montana border. Agriculture was present all the way home. A few Oil Fields were present in Montana and western North Dakota. Lots of Canola, Wheat and Livestock. The river valleys have recieved ample rain this year where Hay and Pastures are so important to there economy.

And this is the scene from south of the machine shed at home. The corn was barely thigh hi when we left on the 25th of June. I am hear to tell you the good ole Iowa landscape looks pretty plush compared to a lot of the country where water is so scarce.

Thanks for following our blog. We enjoyed every moment, met a lot of folks along the way, it was a great trip and we are happy to be home.

A special thanks again to B&C; M,M&C and S&K, You guys made our vacation of a lifetime very special.

Heading Home

The first sighting by Grama. Zoom in and you will see!!

Almost to Tok, we still realize the beauty in Alaska never ends

I can tell when Grama misses the kids

We got caught up in traffic just south of Palmer. 30 min. to go 2 miles.

Decided to stay at Fox Run Camp ground and continue on the next morning.

We then continued on to Tok Where we stayed at Tok Village RV Park.

Tonight we find ourselves in the Capital of the Yukon, Whitehorse.

Tommorrow who knows but we are not going to rush and get thrown off the roads because of frost heaves. Some of the Alaskan Hi-Way between Destruction Bay and Tok had Frost Heaves at least two foot deep. What a roller coaster ride.

And we have no cell coverage for the time being. We should be back into service in a couple of days.

Fun at the Property

All good things have to come to a close as time just runs out. We had a wonderful time with Steve and Kathy. Creating memories to never be forgotten.

Cousins relaxing at the property.Kathy and I had a chance to visit and enjoy one another.

The camper at the property. The best most relaxing Campsite of all. Thank you Steve and Kathy for our campsite. We had a great time with you both. And the Steaks were done to perfection.

This is Jay hooked up with a Wild Sockeye Salmon at the Kenai River in Soldotna, AK. They range in size from 8 to 12 lbs. It takes 5000 casts per fish!!!!!! Just 4 for Steve!!!!

These are Halibut, Silvers, Rock Fish, Grey Cod and even a Kelp Greenlee. All from the depths of the Pacific Ocean. We had a great day on the Charter. Leaving camp at 3:00 AM and returning at 9:45 PM.

Sharon and I even got in on the processing. Note how she supervises me. Just watches me like a Hawk. (Jay did get pretty good with the processor, though!)

What a workout !!!!!

This is the results of a one day Halibut Fish

Lucky lefty hookin up the big one

Aview from Cook Inlet back toward shore.

Yes thats right ole lefty showed me up pretty good.
What an experience we had. We are glad we went for it.$$

Oh well just the kids inheritance