When we first moved to Alaska from California going on 16 years ago, recycling was unheard of here. Being avid recyclers in CA, we were a bit astounded, but came to understand that recycling is a business and there was no demand for recycled goods here. Well, this situation has changed and just this past year our waste pickup company began home pick up service. So it doesn't get any easier than this, unless of course they decide to start picking up glass, which at this point they do not. I will have to take my glass to a pick up point. But everything else can go into this nice large bin they are delivering to my house next week. So now I can do more of my part to be "green". Yay!!!Wednesday, June 24, 2009
We Recycle
When we first moved to Alaska from California going on 16 years ago, recycling was unheard of here. Being avid recyclers in CA, we were a bit astounded, but came to understand that recycling is a business and there was no demand for recycled goods here. Well, this situation has changed and just this past year our waste pickup company began home pick up service. So it doesn't get any easier than this, unless of course they decide to start picking up glass, which at this point they do not. I will have to take my glass to a pick up point. But everything else can go into this nice large bin they are delivering to my house next week. So now I can do more of my part to be "green". Yay!!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Vacation Highlights
We got to see Ed for a day or so on his way back to Utah via the great northwest photo shoot of 2009. Have a great trip Ed!
Grandma and Grandpa at the Nature Center look out.
This is the most beautiful waterfall but I can't get it to stay right side up. Oh well. From Resurrection Bay. I could live in one of these coves. They are are beautiful and peaceful. Especially in the rain.
The sea lions at a distance. Hence the lack of focus.
That sunny day we mentioned on Grandma's deck.
Other highlights:
Grandma and Grandpa at the Nature Center look out.
This is the most beautiful waterfall but I can't get it to stay right side up. Oh well. From Resurrection Bay. I could live in one of these coves. They are are beautiful and peaceful. Especially in the rain.
The sea lions at a distance. Hence the lack of focus.
That sunny day we mentioned on Grandma's deck.
Other highlights: Girls Day Out
Movies
Pizza Man
Samuri Sushi
Far North Yarn Co.
Ray's Restaurant
Orzo's
Playing cards
Sleeping in
Walking the trails in Eaglewood
Seeing the wildlife
Grilling
Double Musky pie
Seafood Night
Just hanging out with the kids!
We Had a Sunny Day
Yes we did. But just one I think, not counting the fact that the sun was doing the "I will come out at 8pm thing". But Saturday was nice. 
We hadn't seen any moose until we took Gabby for a walk on Sunday night. This little one was right down the street.
Stephanie and Cortney in Seward at the boat dock right after our Resurrection Bay cruise and just before a wonderful dinner at Ray's restaurant.
One of our favorite photo spots at the lookout at the Eagle River visitors center.
Sheep on the Seward highway.
These were Steph's photos. As soon as I figure out where my computer put mine, I will post them as well. Vacations for the best.
We hadn't seen any moose until we took Gabby for a walk on Sunday night. This little one was right down the street.
Stephanie and Cortney in Seward at the boat dock right after our Resurrection Bay cruise and just before a wonderful dinner at Ray's restaurant.
One of our favorite photo spots at the lookout at the Eagle River visitors center.
Sheep on the Seward highway.
These were Steph's photos. As soon as I figure out where my computer put mine, I will post them as well. Vacations for the best.Monday, June 22, 2009
Our Last Day of Vacation!
I am so sad. The kids (Stephanie and Ed) are leaving tonight and in the morning. Cortney left on Sunday morning. It's been a wonderful week. Highlights to follow. Gabby is going to miss everyone and I have to go back to work. :(
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
My Opinion of Facebook and iPhones and Twitter and so on...
I was going to comment on Spitfires blog about Facebook but decided it was too good to just take back seat in the comment section so I am bringing it out into the open. The following is a true story. And none of the names are going to be changed to protect the innocent.
A few weeks ago I went into work and my boss never showed up. He usually comes in around lunch time as he travels much and often has early meetings.
So after several hours of work someone came into the office and asked to see him. I replied that he wasn't in the office and I wasn't aware of his schedule that day. The other secretary responded that he was at the dentist and wasn't coming into the office. When I asked her how she knew that she said she read it on his FACEBOOK page. No phone call. No email. Just FACEBOOK!!!
Long pause.
I am still not getting Facebook. Probably out of spite. Because I am stubborn like that. Even though everyone else in the office has it. I guess my "need to know" index just isn't high enough yet.
A few weeks ago I went into work and my boss never showed up. He usually comes in around lunch time as he travels much and often has early meetings.
So after several hours of work someone came into the office and asked to see him. I replied that he wasn't in the office and I wasn't aware of his schedule that day. The other secretary responded that he was at the dentist and wasn't coming into the office. When I asked her how she knew that she said she read it on his FACEBOOK page. No phone call. No email. Just FACEBOOK!!!
Long pause.
I am still not getting Facebook. Probably out of spite. Because I am stubborn like that. Even though everyone else in the office has it. I guess my "need to know" index just isn't high enough yet.
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