Tag Archives: winter

Finally…..some measurable snow

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Ron Day

An early start makes for a long day Two days ago, as she was leaving for work, Becky reminded me to empty the cat litter. I promised I would.  But I didn’t because I forgot all about my promise to … Continue reading →

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A friend does well and more wind/roof problems

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Ron Day

Sunrise over Pioneer Peak as seen from my deck this morning, February 16, 2011. A simple little affair, really. Nice & quiet with just some pretty pinks & blues. It would have been quite relaxing to watch if not for the temperature, around 2° … Continue reading →

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A weekend with the kids

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Ron Day

Randy & Jenny left late on Friday afternoon to participate in a snow machine poker run at Lake Louise, which is off the Glenn Highway. This has become an annual event for them, a chance to get away & have … Continue reading →

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I’m thinking of a different season

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Ron Day

When I walked out of the house early this morning I was met with more snow falling from the dark sky, with another inch or so already on the ground. Good grief, I’m getting tired of winter. It’s cold and … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Cold!!

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Ron Day

I had to get out of the house yesterday. The cold winter weather had me feeling like a prisoner in my own house and I needed to escape, so I grabbed some camera gear and headed north, along the Glenn … Continue reading →

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Lunar Eclipse-December 20, 2010

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Ron Day

Taking some eclipse pictures in the cold I hope you didn’t miss last night’s lunar eclipse because it was pretty awesome. Here in central Alaska we had an excellent view of it even though a light cloud cover dimmed it … Continue reading →

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Snowboarding At Hatcher Pass Again

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Ron Day

A day on the slopes with two boys is good medicine for me. I feel good today, feel like I’ve done something worthwhile, like I’ve helped make some memories for myself and for two young boys, one of them my … Continue reading →

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Strong Wind In Wasilla – Pictures

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Ron Day

Winters Winds Strike At Us Again  As I mentioned in yesterday’s blog Wasilla, and the Matanuska Valley in general, are expected to experience very high winds for the next couple of days. It began yesterday morning and, so far, has continued … Continue reading →

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Severe Winter Weather Being Forecast For Wasilla

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Ron Day

  As I  walked around the house yesterday afternoon, camera in hand, I saw this pretty scene across the canyon as the sun began setting. I like the way the soft pink colors carry from the tree tops to the mountains and … Continue reading →

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Valley Chiropractic Christmas Dinner-A Tradition Of Ours

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Ron Day

Becky and I arrived early at Dr.  Jim Martin and Cindi’s last night for our annual Christmas Dinner. As we waited for the other guests to arrive Jim showed us the tree trunk he’d decorated earlier in the day. It … Continue reading →

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