Signs of Spring

Quite possibly signs of Spring, or these birds didn't get the memo that Spring was canceled in Alaska.  You'll notice the difference in the sky, Friday's sky was overcast and brought us one last snow storm and Monday's sky was bright blue.  We're all hoping we've seen the last of the falling snow for a few months.

Chubby Robbin, braving the cold temps of Friday's overcast afternoon, almost looks as perplexed by the lack of warmer weather as we are. 

The contrast of weather, just three days later.  This little guy seems to almost be basking in the nicer weather, surrounded by sun and crisp, blue skies. 

Another sign of Spring - The Nenana Tripod fell today.  The Nenana Ice Classic has been going 97 years strong, something I'd never heard of until we moved here.  The tripod is placed in the middle of Tanana River once the river is frozen solid and it's left there until break-up.  Every year thousands of Alaskans pay $2.50 per guess, giving them a chance at the jackpot if the tripod fall when they say it will.  This years lucky winner walked away with $318,500.  You can read more about the winners here and visit the official web page here.

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Longing for Spring

Last year was filled with some amazing photography moments.  This year...we're still waiting for Spring to show.  Mother Nature has kept us frozen a little to long.

Sure, we live in Alaska, but 7 months of frozen is enough of a sentence with the cold.  We live for our few months of long days and warmer weather.  This year it's LATE!  And if one more person tells us to "deal with it we live in Alaska" they might find themselves left out in the cold.  

While I wait for the thaw, I'll dig through past photographs and long for the days of wandering in the wild.  I'll wait longingly for the days to come that will bring the perfect shot.  Plan for the berry picking and camping that I hope we'll make time for.  Daydream of vivid colors and long walks...

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Random Thoughts on Friday

Yesterday came with a 4am wake-up call, leaving the house at 6am, a 2 hour drive to Fairbanks, a trip to Wal-mart, several hours of meetings, a few more stops for office supplies and a 2 hour drive home.  Making for a 12 hour day.  Today is a new day and Friday to boot.

I sit here this morning with almond milk replacing the half and half in my coffee.  The morning is grey and overcast.  We have a Winter Weather Advisory and it's May.  The grass is brown, the mountains are still very white and we're still wondering when Spring will be coming to Alaska.

We got word yesterday that we're on target for our June 3rd closing.  Translation - we have two weeks to finish packing our house.  No worries, we work best under pressure.  Then comes the hard part, the moving, the cleaning and the redecorating.  

I haven't forgotten my idea of 30 days of photography, I've just been busy.  Perhaps too busy, but I'll get back to it.  Most likely more will happen once we get moved.  Life will be busy in a different way, and hopefully it will mean spending more time a home and less time running around.

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