Alaska
The Iditarod
Fifty-two racers have finished, twenty-eight are still running, and sixteen have scratched.
If you read my blog, you know I am remembering our 2003 trip to Alaska – in honor of the Iditarod, which is my favorite sport to follow.
Alaska Memories – Day 14
The cruise ship in Seward’s harbor made the fishing boats look tiny in comparison.
The captain and his assistant had the boat ready when we arrived.
The captain (green hat) was a great guide and his assistant always baited our large hooks and removed the Halibut.
Cerwin waiting for a bite.
There were three other people fishing with us, an airline pilot (above), his daughter, and one of her friends. The two girls were seasick most of the day.
Our boat’s Halibut catch. Guess who caught the large one? 
It weighed in at seventy pounds, and Cerwin had to help me pull it in. He caught the forty-five-pound one to its right. I also caught the thirty-pound one to its left. The others were caught by the pilot, his daughter, or her friend. We were limited to three per person.
Don’t you like my cool hat? By the end of the day, my hair was so undone that I was not about to remove the hat for pictures .
Another great day in Alaska.
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Happenings at our place today – March 14
Three brothers in bed this morning.
Our daughter, Deb, brought Jesse last night, because she had some business meetings today. Their dad, mom, brother Josh, and sister Jana will be home from Texas tomorrow.
Deb brought a large puzzle for us to keep here for grandchildren.
Jared and Ian had fun putting it together this morning.
All finished!
Ian eating a cupcake from Aunt Deb
Jared was glad to see Grandpa when he got home from the TFC office.
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Be Still My Heart!
Our first crocus is blooming.
Spring is coming!
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