Koval Posted April 17, 2009 #151 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Remember that old soda commercial? Anticipation, is making me wait. I think it was catchup (Heinz) :O) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 17, 2009 Author #152 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I think it was catchup (Heinz) :O) I think you're correct! Still, the meaning is the same. LOL :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarm Posted April 17, 2009 #153 Share Posted April 17, 2009 alaska week on discovery: i finally get to catch up with my dvr programming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 17, 2009 Author #154 Share Posted April 17, 2009 LOL, I live for my Tivo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarm Posted April 18, 2009 #155 Share Posted April 18, 2009 did you see what is happening to the glaciers? the methane lake? the destroyed permafrost? i think it is going to be important to get there, and get there fast. next june cannot get here fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 18, 2009 #156 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I hope the glaciers are still there after we finally get our pricing info!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koval Posted April 18, 2009 #157 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think you're correct! Still, the meaning is the same. LOL :D Ya, but if you were pouring soda, you would have been made official already, soda pours pretty fast. this is more like molasses in the winter time LOL Hang in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarm Posted April 18, 2009 #158 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I hope the glaciers are still there after we finally get our pricing info!!;) We may need a significant hike inland. The permafrost is no longer appropriate to its name - a chunk of it is turning to toxic bog. Of course, diminishing ice fields means that polar bears are just wandering into areas of civilization. They need to hunt and survive, so we may not need to worry about what is on our menu. We may BE the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 18, 2009 Author #159 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'm pretty sure we'll be safe, LOL. :D And I agree, pretty soon, there may be very little left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs222 Posted April 18, 2009 #160 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I hope the glaciers are still there after we finally get our pricing info!!;) As fast as they are melting, it is a risk ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarm Posted April 18, 2009 #161 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'm pretty sure we'll be safe, LOL. :D And I agree, pretty soon, there may be very little left. which is why it is important to see it NOW. i printed out several possibilities for side trips (description, cost, time, etc) and handed them over to the dh. our possibility list is down to 3-4 for skagway, juneau, and ketchikcan. that is a dramatic improvement over the initial possibilities list. two possible bummers: bears will not be as easy to spot without the salmon running at their zenith. the aurora borealis shows up best after september. both of these can be rectified with a follow up land based trip. the GREAT news is that DH is leaning towards being danged adventurous. with some more consideration and chewing of the fat we should have a plan soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 18, 2009 Author #162 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Glad to hear it. I just paid off my July cruise yesterday. Debating a short 3 or 4 day one in May/June. Haven't even considered what to do next year yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 18, 2009 #163 Share Posted April 18, 2009 It is amazing to see how fast the Mendenhall glacier has been melting. There is a platform where the glacier used to be. When I was there in 04, it was way back, (I am not good with distance, maybe 200=300 feet away). They said this happened very quickly. The Alaska brewing company is also in Juneau. The rail thingy that goes up the side of the mountain is really cool. You get some great shots of the water and ship from there. There is a bird sactuary for eagles or something up there. As soon as I figure out/remember how, I can post some photos of the Spirit as well as Alaska if any one is interested. -sm :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 18, 2009 Author #164 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Everybody love pics!!! The more the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarm Posted April 18, 2009 #165 Share Posted April 18, 2009 It is amazing to see how fast the Mendenhall glacier has been melting. There is a platform where the glacier used to be. When I was there in 04, it was way back, (I am not good with distance, maybe 200=300 feet away). They said this happened very quickly.The Alaska brewing company is also in Juneau. The rail thingy that goes up the side of the mountain is really cool. You get some great shots of the water and ship from there. There is a bird sactuary for eagles or something up there. As soon as I figure out/remember how, I can post some photos of the Spirit as well as Alaska if any one is interested. -sm :) ohhhhh, yes! pictures! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 19, 2009 #166 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Okay guys, I will try: Remind how to post using photo bucket. Thanks! Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koval Posted April 19, 2009 #167 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Okay guys, I will try: Remind how to post using photo bucket. Thanks! Sharon Copy the bottom code from photo bucket photo, and paste it right in this same place where you type your message ;) Then you get, the whole photo, not just a thumbnail :p Or do a slide show, and post it in your Signiture area, and it will come up everytime you post :O) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 19, 2009 Author #168 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Every time I go to my Photobucket I see things I totally forgot I had! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 19, 2009 #169 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Let's try! The first shots are of the inner passage after we left Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 19, 2009 #170 Share Posted April 19, 2009 More of the inner passage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 19, 2009 #171 Share Posted April 19, 2009 The pilot boat after crossing into Alaskan waters: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 19, 2009 Author #172 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Nice pictures! Have any from excursions or activities? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 19, 2009 #173 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yes, I have some from Juneau. I will post in the order that I cruised to keep me straight! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb9938 Posted April 19, 2009 Author #174 Share Posted April 19, 2009 That'll be great!!!! Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrn Posted April 19, 2009 #175 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Here was our first towel animal: Let me try to sneak a couple more in (I am at work today). My brother and his kids live in Ketchikan. That was our first port. I had not seen my brother in about 3 years or so and wanted to spend as much time as possible with him. He took us on a personal tour of Ketchikan. We went to some of the places that the excursions go, but we had our own guide, minus the crowds (and much cheaper!). When you get to Ketchikan, you make a left to go to my brother's house (Ketchikan is not a large place.) If you put you back towards my brother's house. This is what he pretty much looks at everyday: My niece, Jordan: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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