tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post3642825887673640894..comments2024-03-29T06:35:02.489-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Midnight Saturday WalkRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-13148034423125337542012-06-05T20:56:00.824-08:002012-06-05T20:56:00.824-08:00In August, 1935, Will Rogers and Wiley Post were k...In August, 1935, Will Rogers and Wiley Post were killed when the engine died in their plane soon after takeoff from a small village west of Barrow. They were forced to land earlier due to engine trouble, they thought that they had repaired the engine and took off again. They crashed from an altitude of 50'. There are two memorials at the actual crash site but I have never made it out there. I tried a couple of years ago but it was too early in the summer as the stream crossings got deeper and deeper. i.e. over the headlights of the Honda four wheeler.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-61668207199605953402012-06-05T04:54:00.320-08:002012-06-05T04:54:00.320-08:00That does sound Iike fun, a nice midnight walk. I...That does sound Iike fun, a nice midnight walk. I could forgo the polar bears though. :)<br /><br />The monument sounds interesting, I didn't know that Will Rogers had been in a plane crash there.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-28955670608326981342012-06-04T08:48:02.192-08:002012-06-04T08:48:02.192-08:00I thought seriously about shipping up my bicycle o...I thought seriously about shipping up my bicycle on this trip since I am up here for a couple of weeks.<br /><br />Last night, it wasn't overcast or foggy and the sunlight was streaming in the windows and you could hear kids playing on the trampoline one building over. In the summer, many people seem to ignore the clock...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-14380778963886042512012-06-04T07:34:25.994-08:002012-06-04T07:34:25.994-08:00Richard:
I'm not sure I could keep my eyes op...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I'm not sure I could keep my eyes open that late, light or no light but I won't know until I get up there, one day . . .<br /><br />but forget walking, I'll go for the bicycle option<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-69953726810887042552012-06-03T18:39:38.406-08:002012-06-03T18:39:38.406-08:00I'm told that polar bears are more of a proble...I'm told that polar bears are more of a problem once the ice goes out later on in the summer but the poor visibility made it difficult to see one if it were around. The organizers originally were planning to walk out to Clearwater Lake which I had never been to in the summer. In the winter, we weren't quite sure where the lake shore was.<br /><br />Or more likely, since the signpost was square, they were looking for locations that matched the sides of the post.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-64522331596887805242012-06-03T17:10:20.950-08:002012-06-03T17:10:20.950-08:00Richard,
I'm in utter admiration of your spir...Richard,<br /><br />I'm in utter admiration of your spirit.... cold temperatures AND concern about polar bears. Makes the worry of neighbourhood dogs on the loose seem pretty trivial!<br /><br />Loved the signpost - guess NZ is a bridge too far to get on it :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-82316405461253264482012-06-03T14:16:33.697-08:002012-06-03T14:16:33.697-08:00I think that is what some of them thought and I be...I think that is what some of them thought and I believe that they are working on ways to get healthier food options locally available without breaking the bank.<br /><br />I believe that the group plans on having the Midnight Saturday walks throughout the summer. And even last night well after midnight, there was a lot of activity.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-57807580197041665642012-06-03T14:10:52.104-08:002012-06-03T14:10:52.104-08:00After a while, it seems completely normal. It is j...After a while, it seems completely normal. It is just as bright at 2 in the morning as it is in 2 in the afternoon. The high temperature up here is all the way up to 34°F with lows below freezing. The snow is slowly melting and there is a couple of feet of open water along some parts of the beach. <br /><br />Still another week before any days off though I didn't come in until almost noon today after trying out the "Sunday Brunch" at the Ilisagvik cafeteria. The only thing brunchish was the shrimp linguini and the shrimp were overcooked. Oh well, the salad bar was well stocked...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-90924736392150104732012-06-03T09:58:29.521-08:002012-06-03T09:58:29.521-08:00I like the combination of fitness and food, less r...I like the combination of fitness and food, less remorse ;-)<br /><br />Back in 2004 when we visited Yukon and Alaska our sleeping schedule was completely screwed up because of the long days, I never knew what time it was... so walking in the middle of the night seems almost natural...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-21786752341357503742012-06-03T08:25:03.735-08:002012-06-03T08:25:03.735-08:00It would be so odd to me to be out walking that la...It would be so odd to me to be out walking that late and have it that light outside. I know you are used to it but to me it would feel odd.<br /><br />Sounds like you are still getting some chilly temperatures. <br /><br />Glad you are finally getting a day off. 13 in a row is way too many.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com