tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post2960625801387537881..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: Going To Alaskajoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-2405274097385841172017-03-16T12:35:36.314-04:002017-03-16T12:35:36.314-04:00I think you'll love it Joe. The fishing is phe...I think you'll love it Joe. The fishing is phenomenal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-10309920022344227252017-03-11T20:23:48.389-05:002017-03-11T20:23:48.389-05:00Love you Cranky, please keep posting, and have a...Love you Cranky, please keep posting, and have a great trip!minghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358377557024956426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-29589000060355937292017-03-10T20:59:55.052-05:002017-03-10T20:59:55.052-05:00When I was a kid, my aunt, uncle and cousin lived ...When I was a kid, my aunt, uncle and cousin lived in Fairbanks. That's the closest I'm ever likely to get to the place. Best of luck!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-10427714349509801342017-03-10T19:47:00.222-05:002017-03-10T19:47:00.222-05:00Count me among those who are looking forward to yo...Count me among those who are looking forward to your pictures from that trip! Take lots. I'm jealous.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-7955837823233810912017-03-10T19:03:07.086-05:002017-03-10T19:03:07.086-05:00Oh boohoo, Crankyman. Just keep your eyes open, ta...Oh boohoo, Crankyman. Just keep your eyes open, take in the beauty and experience how different that place is from New Jersey. (36 years ago -- oh my golly 36 years ago! -- I spent 3 weeks with a friend kayaking a river in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge, then exploring more of AK: one of the most memorable experiences of my life. And that includes the mosquitoes.)Craig B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16156248867720945719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-22675412380660179192017-03-10T17:59:21.830-05:002017-03-10T17:59:21.830-05:00Be sure to take a helicopter & walk on a glaci...Be sure to take a helicopter & walk on a glacier!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-23209131839355159722017-03-10T16:28:44.420-05:002017-03-10T16:28:44.420-05:00When my husband was in the coast guard, he was on ...When my husband was in the coast guard, he was on a icebreaker/cutter The Polar Sea. We once thought about moving to Alaska. I love the adventure and wilderness Alaska has to offer. <br /><br />Oh you'll have fun. Will miss you though....;-(Debby https://www.blogger.com/profile/02574297621214864538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-80483183409382445202017-03-10T16:28:26.194-05:002017-03-10T16:28:26.194-05:00Lucky you. An Alaskan cruise is on my bucket list....Lucky you. An Alaskan cruise is on my bucket list. Riding a boat along the coast line doesn't sound strenuous or dangerous. Bet you don't even have to spend the night in a seal carcass. <br />Can't wait to read those posts. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-86808011831139798542017-03-10T16:10:29.000-05:002017-03-10T16:10:29.000-05:00You will enjoy Alaska even if you don't get of...You will enjoy Alaska even if you don't get off the boat, and at least you will be able to say you've been there.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-34751665064777065952017-03-10T16:08:52.131-05:002017-03-10T16:08:52.131-05:00You never know, you might like it. I've been...You never know, you might like it. I've been told we're going to Europe in May. This will be our last Europe type of hurrah, so fine, I'll be happy.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-14233759595476085292017-03-10T15:00:25.026-05:002017-03-10T15:00:25.026-05:00I took an Alaska cruise and it was wonderfully tam...I took an Alaska cruise and it was wonderfully tame. We stopped at the far North and left the ship to do some hiking on our own. One of the trails was closed, opened,and closed again all because of bear attacks from one rogue bear. They are a force with which to be reckoned.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-55398673572144900822017-03-10T13:47:16.967-05:002017-03-10T13:47:16.967-05:00ooh how exciting, you might enjoy it. Will you see...ooh how exciting, you might enjoy it. Will you see the Northern Lights from there?Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-80647096488506137382017-03-10T13:30:36.796-05:002017-03-10T13:30:36.796-05:00I'll be your pal, Joe. Serve up the umbrella ...I'll be your pal, Joe. Serve up the umbrella drinks!Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-50551186367943447572017-03-10T12:38:05.186-05:002017-03-10T12:38:05.186-05:00Sounds like fun. I wouldn't care for the ship...Sounds like fun. I wouldn't care for the ship and neither would hubby. We always get so sick when we cruised. I like our little boat far better.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-1873379102508741882017-03-10T12:29:04.611-05:002017-03-10T12:29:04.611-05:00I'd love to visit Alaska someday, but I'd ...I'd love to visit Alaska someday, but I'd want to go when it's be most likely to get a good view of the aurora borealis. (September, I think...) At any rate, I bet you love it, in spite of your bellyaching. The scenery alone should be worth the trip. Besides, two weeks without any chores around the house and yard? What's not to love? Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-66731387355294402442017-03-10T10:21:43.467-05:002017-03-10T10:21:43.467-05:00Well thanks for your uplifting comment.
Fodor'...Well thanks for your uplifting comment.<br /><br />Fodor's recommends visiting Alaska from late May through mid-August for the fairest weather, with average temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees F. Summer brings extended daylight, with 19 hours of sunshine on June 21.<br /><br />We're counting on Global warming to make it a good time to visit.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-12756056043051327252017-03-10T09:52:05.758-05:002017-03-10T09:52:05.758-05:00May, huh? How'd you pick that month? You may...May, huh? How'd you pick that month? You may have something real to actually bitch about: it's not unusual for the month of May to be mostly low clouds and rain in SE Alaska. I knew someone who took the cruise that month and only saw the shore a couple times. <br />Cheers!Should Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13038376492887695725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-10737384414122680272017-03-10T09:30:46.282-05:002017-03-10T09:30:46.282-05:00How do you do fishing when you know that there is ...How do you do fishing when you know that there is probably a Bear peering over your shoulder ?Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-11916977996330099002017-03-10T09:25:22.656-05:002017-03-10T09:25:22.656-05:00Alaska is very beautiful from afar. We landed ther...Alaska is very beautiful from afar. We landed there, but never had to leave the airport. The layover was about 3 hours, but that was enough to take in the awesome view and have some brunch. <br /><br />Have fun on your trip, if you can.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-72998378628680670622017-03-10T09:04:47.510-05:002017-03-10T09:04:47.510-05:00C'mon. You're really looking forward to th...C'mon. You're really looking forward to this.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-69393390713598784172017-03-10T08:50:40.408-05:002017-03-10T08:50:40.408-05:00Are you taking a cruise. Mrs. Chatterbox and I cru...Are you taking a cruise. Mrs. Chatterbox and I cruised the Inland Passage to Glacier Bay and it was wonderful. I hope you have a wonderful time, even if you don't leave the boat.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-5897593069492611042017-03-10T07:32:29.722-05:002017-03-10T07:32:29.722-05:00My parents went twice because they loved it that m...My parents went twice because they loved it that much. My husband refuses to ever set foot on a cruise ship, so I doubt I will ever see it. Take pictures for me!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-28142646795570468502017-03-10T07:16:41.077-05:002017-03-10T07:16:41.077-05:00Mrs C. is very adventurous. My idea of a vacation...Mrs C. is very adventurous. My idea of a vacation is to send the hubs out for the afternoon so I can have the house to myself.only slightly confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165115156889904978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-25803908887208682842017-03-10T04:57:43.217-05:002017-03-10T04:57:43.217-05:00I've been to Alaska, by boat. The scenery was ...I've been to Alaska, by boat. The scenery was wonderful but then I don't fish or do anything remotely energetic. Take a camera, that will give you something to do... smiles.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-44881663498753994782017-03-10T03:21:52.733-05:002017-03-10T03:21:52.733-05:00No beach - no brainer - come to Cornwall with us i...No beach - no brainer - come to Cornwall with us instead Joe, plenty of beaches there.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402703967636964187noreply@blogger.com