Comments on: The Open Water http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/ Life in a Northern Town Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:16:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Northerngirl http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-19638 Northerngirl Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:37:49 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-19638 <blockquote>Ah, the Seward Rain Festival! January 1st through December 31st. You used to be able to get it as a t-shirt (not joking!!!!). It’s good to hear the orcas are back in the bay. During the 80’s you’d hardly see them unless you went out past the islands and around either cape.</blockquote> I have run into Orca before but never in this many numbers. Of course I'm still kicking myself for standing there with my mouth hanging open rather than having my camera ready, but goes to show you even I can still be awed by things up here. One day I'll get that shot of a breaching Orca though.
Ah, the Seward Rain Festival! January 1st through December 31st. You used to be able to get it as a t-shirt (not joking!!!!). It’s good to hear the orcas are back in the bay. During the 80’s you’d hardly see them unless you went out past the islands and around either cape.

I have run into Orca before but never in this many numbers. Of course I’m still kicking myself for standing there with my mouth hanging open rather than having my camera ready, but goes to show you even I can still be awed by things up here. One day I’ll get that shot of a breaching Orca though.

]]> By: Northerngirl http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-19637 Northerngirl Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:36:15 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-19637 <blockquote>I will be in Anchorage around the 11th of August!! Yes, I can’t wait to meet you all, and do some exploring. It might have to be free exploring for me though, at least at first!!</blockquote> There are some great hiking trails around here Karen that are a great introduction to Alaska. That and just experiencing the views around you are "free". :)
I will be in Anchorage around the 11th of August!! Yes, I can’t wait to meet you all, and do some exploring. It might have to be free exploring for me though, at least at first!!

There are some great hiking trails around here Karen that are a great introduction to Alaska. That and just experiencing the views around you are “free”. :)

]]> By: Alaskan Dave Down Under http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-18242 Alaskan Dave Down Under Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:47:32 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-18242 Ah, the Seward Rain Festival! January 1st through December 31st. You used to be able to get it as a t-shirt (not joking!!!!). It's good to hear the orcas are back in the bay. During the 80's you'd hardly see them unless you went out past the islands and around either cape. Do you remember in the movie Jaws when the hero (the shark) comes right up behind the boat with his mouth open, checks out the crew for a few moments and then submerges? The happened to us once. Mom and friend were up at the bow with long lenses on the cameras (1976; the old days of photog) and didn't even see it. Dad and I were sailing the boat back in the cockpit so we saw it :) If I was still in AK then I'd have to come down to Anchortown for y'alls party --post pics!

Ah, the Seward Rain Festival! January 1st through December 31st. You used to be able to get it as a t-shirt (not joking!!!!). It’s good to hear the orcas are back in the bay. During the 80’s you’d hardly see them unless you went out past the islands and around either cape.

Do you remember in the movie Jaws when the hero (the shark) comes right up behind the boat with his mouth open, checks out the crew for a few moments and then submerges? The happened to us once. Mom and friend were up at the bow with long lenses on the cameras (1976; the old days of photog) and didn’t even see it. Dad and I were sailing the boat back in the cockpit so we saw it :)

If I was still in AK then I’d have to come down to Anchortown for y’alls party –post pics!

]]> By: Karen Travels http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17914 Karen Travels Fri, 30 May 2008 21:19:04 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17914 I will be in Anchorage around the 11th of August!! Yes, I can't wait to meet you all, and do some exploring. It might have to be free exploring for me though, at least at first!!

I will be in Anchorage around the 11th of August!! Yes, I can’t wait to meet you all, and do some exploring. It might have to be free exploring for me though, at least at first!!

]]> By: Northerngirl http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17887 Northerngirl Fri, 30 May 2008 16:11:01 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17887 <blockquote>Heck, I think we should have a massive Alaskan-Bloggers-Unite meet-up when Karen finally gets up here! A little enviro-welcome party, so to speak!</blockquote> Hmm you might have an idea there Janson that would be interesting to see what comes of it. Seemsl like the majority of bloggers are out of Anchorage though so there might be some coordination difficulties. But I'm all for it. I am planning on going back and doing another Seward weekend later in the summer and will be doing the Captains Choice Tour again with Mariah and then a day paddle in Aialik Bay. If you're reading this Karen you're welcome to come!
Heck, I think we should have a massive Alaskan-Bloggers-Unite meet-up when Karen finally gets up here! A little enviro-welcome party, so to speak!

Hmm you might have an idea there Janson that would be interesting to see what comes of it. Seemsl like the majority of bloggers are out of Anchorage though so there might be some coordination difficulties. But I’m all for it.

I am planning on going back and doing another Seward weekend later in the summer and will be doing the Captains Choice Tour again with Mariah and then a day paddle in Aialik Bay. If you’re reading this Karen you’re welcome to come!

]]> By: Janson http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17855 Janson Fri, 30 May 2008 09:20:17 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17855 Heck, I think we should have a massive Alaskan-Bloggers-Unite meet-up when Karen finally gets up here! A little enviro-welcome party, so to speak! (I'm not kidding... that would be awesome!) Janson.

Heck, I think we should have a massive Alaskan-Bloggers-Unite meet-up when Karen finally gets up here! A little enviro-welcome party, so to speak!

(I’m not kidding… that would be awesome!)

Janson.

]]> By: Northerngirl http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17526 Northerngirl Wed, 28 May 2008 17:09:01 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17526 <blockquote>I want to come next time!! What a great trip!</blockquote> You would be more than welcome to join us Karen! Just think in the next few months you will be able to experience this all as well.
I want to come next time!! What a great trip!

You would be more than welcome to join us Karen! Just think in the next few months you will be able to experience this all as well.

]]> By: Karen Travels http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17483 Karen Travels Wed, 28 May 2008 10:52:33 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17483 I want to come next time!! What a great trip!

I want to come next time!! What a great trip!

]]> By: Northerngirl http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17358 Northerngirl Tue, 27 May 2008 16:55:41 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17358 <blockquote>Looks like you had a great time, despite some lousy weather… I knew I should have gone! Great shots and entry. dt</blockquote> Despite the weather I still really enjoyed it. And I definitely plan on going back for the captains choice tour. In fact it's the only tour I'll take now. I'm also planning on going back for some more kayaking this summer. I'm at the point now where I'm looking at if it's feasible to buy a new tandem kayak or if I should just go out a few more times on the guided trips. One thing I learned this weekend is any condition on the water (even driving rain) is more manageable with the right gear. While my marmot rain pants and Mountain Hardware Goretex Shell did fine I would like a heavy duty pair of rain pants. Oh next time I need to take more than one pair of gloves. Hope you had a great weekend Dave!
Looks like you had a great time, despite some lousy weather… I knew I should have gone! Great shots and entry.
dt

Despite the weather I still really enjoyed it. And I definitely plan on going back for the captains choice tour. In fact it’s the only tour I’ll take now. I’m also planning on going back for some more kayaking this summer. I’m at the point now where I’m looking at if it’s feasible to buy a new tandem kayak or if I should just go out a few more times on the guided trips.

One thing I learned this weekend is any condition on the water (even driving rain) is more manageable with the right gear. While my marmot rain pants and Mountain Hardware Goretex Shell did fine I would like a heavy duty pair of rain pants. Oh next time I need to take more than one pair of gloves.

Hope you had a great weekend Dave!

]]> By: Dave Taylor http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17275 Dave Taylor Tue, 27 May 2008 04:51:48 +0000 http://northerngirl.net/memoirs/2008/05/26/the-open-water/#comment-17275 Looks like you had a great time, despite some lousy weather... I knew I should have gone! Great shots and entry. dt

Looks like you had a great time, despite some lousy weather… I knew I should have gone! Great shots and entry.
dt

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