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Confirmed for any portion:
jackal [ANC, DUT, ANC]
beckoa [ANC, DUT, ANC]
CDKing [ANC, DUT]
FriendlySkies [DUT, ANC]
GrjApp [ANC, DUT, ANC]
BOB W [ANC, DUT, ANC]
monitor [Friday BBQ only]
frantic [Friday BBQ only]
JohnSydney2000 [ANC, DUT, ANC]
thewayofthefuture [ANC second portion; DUT TBD]
violist [DUT, 2nd ANC, BBQ, Fair]
pfbloom [Homer, DUT, BBQ]
lynnevt - pfbloom +1 [Homer only]
rxgeek [ANC, DUT, ANC]
rxgeek +1 [ANC, DUT, ANC]
LIGrin [Denali, BBQ]
lili [ANC, BBQ, State Fair]
WhIteSidE [DUT, BBQ]
BillScann [ANC]
bdnyc [ANC second portion, BBQ, State Fair]
ckpeter [DUT, ANC]
AKronin [BBQ]
AKDan [Friday BBQ Only]
kltye [DUT,ANC]
LIGrin [BBQ, State Fair]
ANC RED-EYE [ANCII, BBQ]

Transportation & Lodging

DUT Lodging

Grand Aleutian: Everyone

Departure to ANC

9/3/15 1:30 pm AS3299 DUT-ANC: bob w, pfbloom [delayed to 5:30]
9/3/15 4:15 PM AS3295 DUT-ANC: beckoa, FriendlySkies, GrjApp, violist, rxgeek, rxgeek+1, WhIteSidE [delayed to 8:15]
9/3/15 6:30 PM AS3297 jackal+1
9/4/15 1:30 PM AS3299 DUT-ANC: JohnSydney2000, ckpeter, kltye
9/4/15 6:30 PM AS3296 DUT-ANC: CDKing

Arrival into ANC

9/3/15 4:19 PM AS93 SEA-ANC lili
9/3/15 5:00 pm AS3299 DUT-ANC: bob w, pfbloom
9/3/15 5:27 PM DL1699 SEA-ANC: bdnyc
9/3/15 7:45 PM AS3295 DUT-ANC: beckoa, FriendlySkies, GrjApp, violist, rxgeek, rxgeek+1, WhIteSidE
9/3/15 10:00 PM AS3297 jackal+1
9/3/15 10:38 PM DL 966 SEA-ANC: frantic & monitor
9/4/15 5:00 PM AS3299 DUT-ANC: JohnSydney2000, ckpeter, kltye
9/4/15 10:00 PM AS3296 DUT-ANC: CDKing

Dinner/drinks on The Deck at Lake Hood - Thursday, September 3 ~8:00 p.m. (immediately after arrival of AS 3295 from DUT) <-- CANCELLED
Happy Hour at Orso bar - Thursday, September 3 ~8:45p.m. (immediately after DELAYED arrival of AS 3295 from DUT) <-- ALTERNATE PLAN IN PLACE

ANC RED-EYE
GrjApp
Bob w
bdnyc
lili

BBQ - Friday, 9/4/15

bob w, jackal, beckoa, GrjApp, violist, rxgeek, rxgeek+1, lili, ANC RED-EYE, bdnyc, ckpeter, kltye, AKronin, monitor, frantic, FriendlySkies, pfbloom, WhIteSidE, JohnSydney2000

Alaska State Fair - Saturday 9/5/15

Code:

DATE CONFIRMED
S=Senior

jackal, beckoa, GrjApp, violist, rxgeekS, rxgeek+1S, lili S, ckpeter, kltye, FriendlySkies, JohnSydney2000, BOB W, BDNYC, LIGrin

Saturday, September 5 Alaska State Fair Trip <-- NEW

Rxgeek, Rxgeek +1
ckpeter
kltye
JohnSydney2000
FriendlySkies
lili

Sunday, September 6 Anchorage Sights Tour II <-- NEW

INSERT YOUR NAME HERE
Rxgeek, Rxgeek +1
ckpeter
kltye
JohnSydney2000

Departure Home

9/5/15 12:45 AM AS108 ANC-SEA: pfbloom
9/5/15 12:50 AM AS122 ANC-PDX: CDKing
9/5/15 5:00 AM AS 730 ANC-SEA: WhIteSidE
9/6/15 12:45 AM AS108 ANC-SEA: FriendlySkies
9/6/15 1:25 PM DL2048 ANC-SEA: frantic & monitor
9/6/15 8:40 PM AA1008 ANC-DFW: GrjApp
9/6/15 11:10 PM AS138 ANC-ORD: ckpeter, kltye
9/7/15 1:25am US520 ANC-PHX: rxgeek
9/7/15 12:35 PM AS 110 ANC-SEA: lili
9/7/15 1:20PM DL1627 ANC-SEA: bdnyc
9/7/15 4:30 PM AS98 ANC-SEA: violist
9/8/15 20:40 AA1008 ANC-DFW: JohnSydney2000

Archive:

Unconfirmed attendees:

Likely:
DeltaWings

Interested:
alphaeagle [ANC, DUT, ANC]
redtigeriii
penegal
bse118
JessicaTam [ANC]
tonei

Next year:
FortFun
PV_Premier
GW McLintock

Transportation & Lodging

Arrival into ANC

8/28/15 12:26am US584 PHX-ANC: rxgeek, rxgeek+1
8/28/15 20:30 DL1088 MSP-ANC: pfbloom, lynnevt
8/29/15 1:24 AM AS143 PDX-ANC: CDKing
8/29/15 19:40 AA2298 DFW-ANC JohnSydney2000
8/30/15 12:26 AM US584 PHX-ANC: GrjApp
8/31/15 11:41AM AS87 SEA-ANC: FriendlySkies
8/31/15 10:20 PM AS99 SEA-ANC: WhIteSidE
9/01/15 1:34 PM AS139: kltye

Sunday, August 30 Anchorage Sights Tour

INSERT YOUR NAME HERE
JohnSydney2000

Monday, August 31 Hatcher Pass/Independence Mine Trip

INSERT YOUR NAME HERE
JohnSydney2000

Arrival into DUT

9/1/15 9:45 AM AS3286 ANC-DUT: rxgeek, rxgeek+1
9/1/15 12:45 PM AS3298 ANC-DUT: beckoa, jackal, bob w, violist, WhIteSidE, FriendlySkies
9/1/15 3:30 PM AS3294 ANC-DUT: Delayed
9/1/15 5:45 PM AS3296 ANC-DUT: GrjApp, ckpeter, kltye, JohnSydney2000, pfbloom, CDKing

Alaska Do 2015: The Deadliest Catch Do (Dutch Harbor, AK) | Aug 29-Sep 6, 2015

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Aug 27, 2015, 3:56 am

#376

beckoa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bdschobel

I'm going to wait another 6-8 hours before pulling the plug, but it really looks like I'm going to have to cancel out of concern for what could happen to my home while I'm away. I wish that I could delay the decision longer, but Delta imposes its own 72-hour cancellation deadline that is fast approaching.

Keep Climbing Delta.

If you do have to cancel and things improve- let us know and we'll keep track to see if any space opens up on other airlines for awards if things hold ok.

Aug 27, 2015, 3:58 am

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We live right on the coast in PB County and this one is for us not to worry. The most we will get will be Tropical Storm winds on the downside of the eye. This will cause us to get lots and lots of rain but even tho we are only at 10' of elevation, our place drains nicely right into the Intercoastal.

Our biggest decision will be whether we actually need to bring in the balcony furniture.

Aug 27, 2015, 4:04 am

#378

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My place is at 8' elevation and about 12 miles inland, but drainage is a real problem. In 2012, we were begging the South Florida Water Management folks to please open their gates and let some water flow into the Everglades. I had water almost to my front door.

Bruce

Aug 27, 2015, 9:18 am

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The 11 am weather update shows Erika moving closer to the Florida coast on Monday. I'm just too uncomfortable to leave home with the storm on its way here. So I have cancelled my flights and hotel reservations. I also PayPalled the money for Dutch Harbor to jackal.

I hope that everyone has a great time in Alaska, and I'm sorry that I won't be there, too!

Bruce

Aug 27, 2015, 9:45 am

#380

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bdschobel

Bruce

Its a real bummer, Bruce. If the forecast improves over the weekend, please reach out on this thread with your budget. Plenty of us will try our best to help you find reasonable last-minute deals, so you can still join us.

Aug 27, 2015, 10:50 am

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Bruce

Aug 27, 2015, 11:56 am

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Dutch is going to feel warm after Denali. The Park is expected to be cold with ~1 inch of snow plus some rain. Supposed to have a real feel of 15F at night brrrrrr.

Aug 27, 2015, 12:26 pm

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Dutch is going to feel warm after Denali. The Park is expected to be cold with ~1 inch of snow plus some rain. Supposed to have a real feel of 15F at night brrrrrr.

This is a S free zone

Aug 27, 2015, 12:55 pm

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This is a S free zone

A shorts-free zone??

Aug 27, 2015, 3:35 pm

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A shorts-free zone??

A sandals-free zone?

Aug 27, 2015, 6:06 pm

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I may wear shorts in Dutch. Hopefully it will be a R free zone but doesnt look like it

Aug 27, 2015, 7:15 pm

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Oh shoot... it's this weekend isn't it

Count me out

I am taking the GMAT on the 8th so all plans are off until after then.

-J.

Aug 27, 2015, 8:29 pm

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Quote:

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A shorts-free zone??

A sandals-free zone?

Woah fightin' words!

Aug 28, 2015, 2:23 am

#389

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Just noticed my return flight is zeroed out ex-DUT...

Code:

 0 Connections              
AS (**) 3295 0 DUT
09/03/15 4:15 PM ANC
09/03/15 7:45 PM SF3
Daily
75% / 20m Y0 Z0 S0 B0 M0 H0 Q0 L0 V0 K0 G0 T0 R0 N0 W0 E0

Aug 28, 2015, 3:08 am

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OK, before I hit the sack for the night--

A couple of updates have been posted.

Post #2 now contains the schedule of events. A few things are still being finalized.

Post #4 now contains an overview of expected costs for transportation and various events. This will be updated a bit soon with further details, but this should give you an idea of some of the things to plan for.

Post #9 has been updated with some information about the Dutch Harbor barbecue and weather.

Please bring lots of layers. It could be sunny and 70 degrees in Dutch (as it was yesterday, to the utter shock and delight of the locals), or it could--and actually is very much more likely to--be cold, windy, rainy, and in the 50s or even 40s. Bring several thin layers that you can easily add or shed as the weather changes. Prepare for rain and make sure you have an outer layer of rain gear available. One guide for how to dress in layers is here, courtesy of REI. We will be having some outdoor events and excursions. We cannot stress this enough: if you do not prepare, you WILL be cold, and you will likely find the trip miserable instead of magical.

Last, and very important: Now that the schedule is set, I need precise counts of who will be involved in each activity.

Please revisit the wiki and add yourself to the specific events you wish to participate in. There are some new events listed. Please do this ASAP (ideally, by evening 8/28) as I need to finalize the rental car situation soon and need to know how many people to plan for. I do very much appreciate your timely cooperation with this request.

I will be available to answer questions tomorrow, so please post or PM. Some times may be slightly flexible, so if you are considering declining to join in an event because the time doesn't quite work for you, please post or PM and I will see what adjustments might be made so as to maximize the opportunity for everyone to participate.

Thanks so much, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing you all!