OK, So it's been snowing for like 2 weeks without a break until today. This is a little unusual for Unalaska. It will snow, then rain and everything will melt, so the Fisherman coming back this year are due for a surprise, as they will have to shovel the boats out before they can even Start fishing. All this winter weather makes me think fondly of the Beautiful Summer we had, the day that it got to 78 degrees, lots of sun, wonderful Salmon berries and the like. Oh, and A visit from my FAVORITE US Senator, Lisa Murkowski!!
It really was not so long ago that the Senator was here and with our wonderful Mayor Shirley Marquardt Dedicated the Carl E Moses New Small Boat Harbor.
Katherine, Lisa and Shirley.......
So I took a little trip over there today to see how things are going............
Lot more white, Lots of boats
And Sorry DC fans I missed the Rambling Rose by a day being here, they headed out to fish for Cod Last night before Opolio Season starts on the 15th.
But I DID catch the SeaBrooke Tied Up down at the Unisea Docks.
Third out and lots of snow and Ice awaiting those guys!!
So, Like I said before, there has been pretty much just a constant snow for the past few weeks, only like a couple of inches a night, and it has been cold enough that the snow is light, but it still adds up to like 3 feet or so.
In just a week Since the photo bellow was taken there is much more on the Northwestern.
I guess the 2 Jake's are going to be having some fun Shoveling!!!
Meanwhile, out on the Spit Dock Hilarity Ensued..............
Remember last week when I posted this photo of the Rocky Point that sank while moored to the Pacific Knight?
Well today, In a move that can only be Called "Dutch Engineering" they attempted to move it Up? Out? Around? ??? with a backhoe and some chain.
Sorry, I really did not want to get too close and get cut in half if the Chain broke or the Backhoe went ass-over-teakettles into the drink. Just click on the pictures and zoom in if you want a closer look.
After about 30 minutes with the attempts proving more futile and dangerous than productive the endeavor was called off.
I mean really, you could actually see the Back end of the Backhoe lifting up off the ground and hear it slamming back down!
Finally, the Hospitality Christmas Party took place on Christmas night down at the Harbor View Bar.
It's like the one night of the year when enough people can be off from the hotel that we can all enjoy some time together.
And OF course the Infamous Gift Exchange, Full of Stealing presents once unwrapped, backstabbing, gag gifts and the like.
Like this one, where Darlene had to unwrap 12 boxes to finally get to the real gift inside!
And a nice Thank You along with the Bonus from Our General Manager Tom Enlow for the Hotel's biggest year ever! (Yeah, Ever!! We were that Busy! You might have notice how many fewer blog posts I did this year......that was why!)
And we are all ready for an even bigger year in 2012!!Happy New Year Everyone!!
CB
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I thought I was the only person besides my mom who used the expression "Ass over teakettles". It would have been a big whoops if that crane had gone into the drink.
Have a wonderful 2012!
stay clear of the construction sites Happy 2012 my friend
Donna
The Cornelia Marie was supposed to be back for Oppie season this year. Northwestern will have only one Jake shoveling...LOL!!
Wow lots of snow and lots of shoveling it seems will be needed. Using the backhoe just didn't look like a well thought out plan there, as they say back to the drawing board for another one lol. wishing you a great week.
UPDATE BLOG ASAP!!! us former dutch harbor folk are dyen to know what been going on!! i know for a fact there are not that many HOT guys to make you not blog!!! .....
ouUPDATE BLOG ASAP!!! us former dutch harbor folk are dyen to know what been going on!! i know for a fact there are not that many HOT guys to make you not blog!!! .....
So, what's up with Anonymous always contradicting your comments about the NW? If your statements - Anonymous - are true - then you would not be Anonymous and we would listen to you.
Miss you CB - let us know what is going on up there - I figure with all the caucuses going on - there would be much to blog about! And of course, you can always let us know what's going on DC wise!
It's been TWO MONTHS.
Dude: you EVER coming back??
BZ
Are you okay, CB? Hope you are just too busy living a happy life...
CB is no longer on the island. Maybe he will post when he has a new life somewhere?
CB.. we hope you are ok, all other things aside we hope to hear you are doing well
Valerie
I'm doing fine everyone!!!
In Seattle, looking for something new.
Unisea's loss will definitely be someone else's gain.
And that's all I'm going to say about it.
Thanks, and As soon as something is definite I'll let you know
CB
Thanks for responding, CB! So glad you are okay. I've been following your blog since your first Christmas on the island. Thank you so much for giving us all a look at life in Dutch Harbor. Hope your search for work in Seattle goes well. Please keep us all updated.
Peace (and work!) be with you.
Brian, so glad to hear you are well. I have lurked for quite a while - always enjoy your commentary and the beautiful photos. Best wishes
Hope the cheeseburgers get better in two ought twelve ya hear muthafuckas??
If that filipina waitress gets any hotter I'm gonna put some ice down my pants, yummy muthafuckas!
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