Moose Do Deux: The Alaskan Summer Solstice Extravaganza!
Apr 10, 2009 | 3:47 pm
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you don't actually think I'm going to let my name go under the header "cow" do you?
So you'll have to put me down as "interested"
So you'll have to put me down as "interested"
Apr 10, 2009 | 10:51 pm
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Yup...well, there's a nugget of truth to your point...
Apr 10, 2009 | 11:10 pm
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Count me as a very interested, it all depends on my work schedule, plus i'd be fun to use my free Alaska Airlines ticket to actually fly to Alaska.
Apr 10, 2009 | 11:45 pm
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Apr 11, 2009 | 2:13 am
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If its remote enough (like ADK) heck- some FT'ers might even join you (its 15K for an intra-state award
)
Apr 11, 2009 | 3:08 am
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Anyone want to think about tagging on a flight to somewhere like this? Might be your only chance to do ever get to one of these places!
Apr 11, 2009 | 3:20 am
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ADK is kinda cool IMHO... since its an EAS route... I think AS gets 1.5 million or so to operate this annually... and one probably would get food too... the only issue is once you get there- stay for 2-3 days (pitch a tent
) or fly back on the same bird so you don't get stranded... 
due to weather...
Apr 11, 2009 | 5:09 am
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The Where Doodle has been updated to allow people to vote on activities they are interested in. Feel free to utilize that method to give input in the scheduling!
Apr 11, 2009 | 5:41 am
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The Where Doodle has been updated to allow people to vote on activities they are interested in. Feel free to utilize that method to give input in the scheduling!
Also.. ADK is missing... no not ADQ... who wants to go to Kodiak
But I do thank you jackal for taking the time out of your busy evening and organizing the event! ^
Apr 11, 2009 | 6:20 am
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I thought you said ADK wasn't a good option because of weather and the fact that you have to either do an immediate turn (NO!) or stay for 2-3 days.
Besides, I've never been to ADQ, and it's a nice, relatively cheap place to get to. Besides, I know someone who may be able to get us a great deal on a flightseeing trip around the island or over to nearby places (Katmai NP, perhaps?)I just updated posts 4 and 5 with some information that might prove helpful to DO participants.
Apr 11, 2009 | 8:37 am
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jackal;
You are the man!!(or you've got a lot of time on your hands )
I'm constantly amazed by your knowledge of Ak.and your organizing skills seem great.
A funny thing happened to me this Mar. I was buying a new fishing license and I realized for the first time I've lived here for 50yrs.now.weird huh!
You are the man!!(or you've got a lot of time on your hands
)I'm constantly amazed by your knowledge of Ak.and your organizing skills seem great.
A funny thing happened to me this Mar. I was buying a new fishing license and I realized for the first time I've lived here for 50yrs.now.weird huh!
Apr 11, 2009 | 2:37 pm
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This is seriously temping. Let me research flights etc - if I can be there, I will be. Would be good to meet up again and see more of your great state (and Bob W's wines!). I'll bring the whisky.
Apr 11, 2009 | 6:14 pm
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Apr 11, 2009 | 6:51 pm
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