Summer's Bay antics & my new love

Flowers growing out of the side of a mountain...so beautiful (on the road to Summer's Bay)

This little goofball didn't know what the heck I was doing...I drove past him, then backed-up to take his picture...he started to fly away a couple of times, while I fumbled with my camera, but decided he wanted his picture taken. Funny look on his face.

Alex chasing after Eider. Eider decided he wanted to go visit the fisherman at Summer's Bay and beg for a treat. Alex caught him, thankfully!

Love this name for fireworks....unfortunately I left before they shot them off...had I stayed, I would have joined the rest of 'em in a bottle of tequilla, more than likely would have woken up still at Summer's Bay!

Alex wearing the latest in fashion....he had just gone swimming, and headed to the fire to warm up!

Crazy kid! Swimming in the lake at Summer's Bay....Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Sweetie was throwing a stick out in the lake for Eider....he didn't have to swim as the lake is so shallow....Eider knows how to chase and fetch, just doesn't know how to "bring it back".

Sweetie's adorable son, Jessie....who is giving me his fake smile :)

Bonnie, Mary & Buck. Bonnie is Mary's friend and they hadn't seen each other in 15-20 years. She is visiting from Spokane (Cheney), WA....

Buck Eider and Alex....Buck and Eider think they are Lion Kings!

Eider and his new rock....

Emil & Mary by the fire....awwwwww!

Mary and her "Busch"....LMAO

Sweetie keeping the dogs entertained.

I'm in love (with a vacuum cleaner!)....This Dyson is the BOMB!

More on Putchki....warning: it's graphic!

"Aleutian Putchky (wild celery) is a dangerous plant if it's juice contacts your skin when the sun is shining.

This plant's juice goes through photosynthesis when exposed to the sun, causing chemical burns as shown in the picture. It is painful and takes a week or more to heal.

Please do not chop it or cut grass or tromp through it unless you are fully protected by clothing. If you are exposed, wash the skin immediately in soapy water. Do not pop the blister, Benadryl may be used and can be purchased over the counter. Aspirin will also relieve some of the pain. The best thing is to avoid it altogether.

The season for eating the inner celery stock after peeling it is in the young plant stage only. When it gets over a few feet tall, it becomes too bitter to eat." (Char Gisvold)

CB mentioned that the Putchki is blooming...my eyeballs knew it was blooming....what a weekend...everyone must have thought I was partying (or stoned) all weekend...red, watery, itchy eyeballs...Anyway, Char Gisvold (I think she works with the Ounalashka Wellness Center, correct me if I'm wrong), posts this photo and warning every year around town and in the library...so I thought I'd share it with everyone...just to give you an idea of how awful this stuff is!

Story time, familiar faces

Ashley (Dennis Robinson's beautiful daughter)...Great to have her back in town!

Ryder Baker

Cora and granddaughter, Dakota Baker

Connor's mom, Caroline & Max's mom, Kristine.

Max Robinson & Connor Parret (they are so cute!)

Not a huge turn-out for story time, due to birthday party's and other happenings around town....Connor Parret (sp?) and his mom Caroline Fogg are back in town. So happy to see them...they are in the process of selling their house here and moving to the lower 48 (maybe Oregon?)....so, here are a few pics of the children that did show up...

Ballyhoo, Kimo, & Sushi

Elaine had Tako (pronounced Taco)....when she ordered it, I was like "hey I didnt' know they had tacos here!)...I was hoping they had fish tacos....no such luck :(

Bitchin Roll....OMG, it is sooooooooooo good!

Pam had the Rainbow Roll...isn't it pretty?

We went out for sushi at Harbor Sushi after our walk up Ballyhoo....YUM!

Kimo (Pam's dog), found a stick and laid down right in the middle of the road to chew on it....isn't he cute?

Hey, where's your other ear?

I didn't know these came in yellow AND white! Beautiful!

Okay, CB put me in my place...LMAO, so here is the scoop on my activities....Walked Eider up Ballyhoo.....the landscape is so pretty, green against the blue of the water. I tried to capture it's glory in my photos, but once again, no justice was done to it's beauty....

Then, Pam, Elaine, Jan & I went to Harbor sushi for dinner....YUM!!! Pics are kinda out of order, deal with it.

And how was your evening?

CD and I are BORED!!!

CD came in to take her test (she has until tomorrow! Nothing like waiting til the last minute!) We were talking about how no one has been blogging, and decided there must be NOTHING going on, therefore nothing to blog about.....

Anyway, she is here at the library taking her test, how's that for boring????

4th of July antics, Maureen & Rich, dogs

We had such a good time on July 4th! Mary and Emil are great party hosts, the food was amazing, and the company the best! The fireworks were incredible....excellent job!

I want to say hi to Rich & Maureen Smith, (they live in MN). Rich and Scott were partners in crime in their younger days.....I was happy to meet them and hope to see them soon!

Eider and Elmo, aren't they adorable? Eider saw how comfy Elmo looked, and decided to copy him.

I just love this picture......

Elmo eventually got irritated by Eider copying him, and got up and off the couch! You can see the irritation in his eyes....

LOL My fireworks photos left alot to be desired....

Awwww, that's what America is all about....Alex Berikoff showing his patriotism.

Michelle Arriaga (what a shock to see her!) and Emil on the beach.

There he goes again, showing his true colors.

Pam and Tawnja enjoying the party at Mary & Emils.

Our gracious host, Emil.

Tawnja having a blast!

Ryan Bruce teasing Buck!

Pam enjoying the food. She had just returned from hiking to the TOP OF BALLYHOO! Way to go Pam!

Murph (Alpha Welding) and the infamous Johnny Bruce hamming it up for the camera.

Ryan Bruce (like father, like son)

Photos finally :)

Scott's sister Mary and Mom, Pat.

Wwe saw alot of wildlife on our cross country trek....they aren't that easy to photograph, though...This little "dear" crossed our path on the way to my parent's house.....

Anyone remember the "pie lady"? Brenda Brindley lived here for 15 years....left 3 or 4 years ago for greener pastures in Sequim, WA...I surprised her and showed up at her work....she cried!

Eddie the cat, and his buddy "Cyclops", the one-eyed black cat have been watching us (mom, Scott & I) every night, making a drink and settling in our chairs on the deck.....apparently they couldn't wait until we got up so they could steal our chairs....they did this every night, I'm thinking as soon as they heard the tinkling of the ice in our glasses, they took up residence!

Scott and my adorable mommy on the deck for an evening cocktail.

Tyler, Cathy & Steele (nephews and sister).

My father, Tom and my husband, Scott.......

Scott and I at an official "Eagle Crossing" Clearwater Hotel and Resort.

Don Knoblach (look familiar anyone?) and Scott at Don and Crystal's house in Pillager, MN (Don and Crystal both worked at Magone Marine in Dutch Harbor.

Crystal and Don Knoblauch at home in Pillager, MN.

Me and my step-son, Anthony....he's a doll!

Anthony, Scott's sister Bonnie, and my Scott.

Anthony and Scott's mom, Pat at Mary's house.

Scott and his mom, can you tell how happy she is????

Scott and sister, Boo!

Scott enjoying the good life.....scotch and a good cigar....sigh!