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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2652 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
Photos: Hunkydory-Jay-and-Jolee
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:01 pm Post subject: Southeast Alaska 2012 with Jay, Jo-Lee & the Hunkydory |
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With much preparation & no small amount of work we’re finally ready to head north tomorrow morning to Skagway, Alaska. With the fuel prices so high we have opted out of doing both the Prince William Sound & Southeast Alaska this year, but are still leaving early in the season so as to see Southeast Alaska for once in late April & early May period with plans of staying three months. April & May are statistically the two driest months of the year with the storms that do make it in being on average stronger. Have been following the Canadian weather & for the drive north it looks as if we might have a window without encountering major snow & wind by leaving tomorrow & making the drive there in five days. We have plenty of blankets & are set for some undoubtedly cold nights while using the Hunkydory as a Camper on the road.
This is how we are set to go & the 2nd photo shows boat rock protection for the Alaska Highway.
For those interested in following along on the SPOT linked map this is the link.
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0YP5K6H6zgVCOfu7gFU3oSPnAR1SlZggM
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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Northern Pike
Joined: 29 Sep 2011 Posts: 16 City/Region: Whitehorse
State or Province: YT
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jay and Jo- Lee,
I hope you give me a call when you get to Whitehorse, so I can at least buy you a coffee and meet you.
Cheers, Peter.
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7444 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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We'll be following along as you post. Wishing you safe travels and great adventures (keep that center window closed!).
Best wishes,
Jim & Joan |
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tpbrady
Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 891 City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Bidarka II
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry we won't be seeing you in PWS this summer. Enjoy SE, that's on our list in a year or so. _________________ Tom
22 Cruiser Bidarka 2004-2009
25 Cruiser Bidarka II 2010-2013
38 Trawler Mia Terra 2012-2015
42 Nordic Tug 2015-
28 KingFisher 2009-2014
14 Jetcraft 2000-
17 Scanoe 1981- |
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20dauntless
Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 879 City/Region: Mercer Island and Decatur Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Retriever and Nordic Tug 37
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Good luck and safe travels. I'll be checking here for updates and perhaps we'll cross wakes when I'm in SE Alaska towards the end of your trip. _________________ My boating blog...http://samlandsman.blogspot.com/ |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1428 City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Have a great summer. Be safe adventurers. Will you be heading for Powell at the end of your 3 months? If you need anything on the way thru Canada let me know. Hope to see you guys. George |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2652 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
Photos: Hunkydory-Jay-and-Jolee
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:09 am Post subject: |
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Peter, would be great to chat some over a good cup, but won't quite be making Whitehorse. We turn off at Jakes Corner where the Atlin road starts & take the short cut through Tagish to Carcross & then Skagway.
George, following our return from Alaska do hope to make the Lake Powell Gathering & looking forward to hearing more of your travels.
All, thanks for the good wishes & Jim will keep that center window shut tight especially around rapids
Jay |
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Northern Pike
Joined: 29 Sep 2011 Posts: 16 City/Region: Whitehorse
State or Province: YT
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:33 am Post subject: |
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Jay, the thought crossed my mind that you might turn off at Jakes Corner.Have a good trip. If you need anything you have my Phone Number.
Cheers, Peter. |
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Casey
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1094 City/Region: The Villages(FL)
State or Province: FL
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C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: "Dessert 1st"
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:57 am Post subject: |
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J&J,
Thanks for the SPOT address ... I'll enjoy following you!
Will look forward to the Powell CBGT unless other matters intrude; stay tuned.
Have a GREAT trip!!
Best,
Casey _________________ 2013 CC23 "Katmai" renamed "Dessert 1st"
2006 CC23 "Katmai" (purchased August 2009)
2003 CD22 "Naknek" (sold May 2008) |
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jkidd
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1609 City/Region: Northern, Utah
State or Province: UT
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Vessel Name: Voyager
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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Have a great time and be safe. Take lots of pictures. Hope to see you at Yellowstone or Powell. _________________ Jody Kidd
KE7WNG
Northern, Utah
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Where IS that Like button... |
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AJF
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 72 City/Region: Hamlet of Mt. Lorne near Whitehorse
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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SE Alaska in April and May can be real nice but also can hold some unexpected surprises. Remember several years ago leaving Skagway for Juneau in a friends boat for the Juneau folk festival, weather was nice in Skagway but by the time we got to Berners Bay we were in a blinding snow storm and over a foot of snow on our decks. On the return trip 4 days later we were in sunny warm weather. Remote anchorages are almost always empty but usually quite cool in the evening as the cold winds off the mountains, that are still covered in snow blow down into bays. The nice thing is that many animals have moved down to the shoreline at this time of year so wildlife sightings are quite good.
Yes the price of gas in the North is high we are sitting at $1.35 a liter right now with another expected increase before summer. |
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doc
Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 268 City/Region: Auke Bay
State or Province: AK
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:49 am Post subject: Southeast Alaska |
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Have a safe drive north. If you get down to Juneau again , give us a call. We have moved since we last saw you a few years ago. We live on Indian Cove now, just a couple miles N of Auke Bay. The cove is located on the W side of Indian Cape, which sits between us and the State ferry terminal. The cove has a nice flat bottom and you can anchor right in front of the house or use our mooring. You can use my truck to tour around, get supplies etc. We could also make the boat trailer available should you need to haul out for anything. Let us know. We have had gorgeous weather for the past few weeks with virtually no rain and clear skies til it clouded up today. Steve and Colleen _________________ Steve and Colleen Torrence
Juneau, Alaska |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:21 am Post subject: |
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Here's wishing you safe travels and civil weather. Will be following the SPOT trail and here. Enjoy.
Harvey
SleepyC _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:13 am Post subject: Southeast Alaska 2012 with Jay, Jo-Lee & the Hunkydory |
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I have four wishes for you both.
One: I hope you don't have to put on any more frozen clothes, ever.
Two: I hope you heater always works with out you having to repair it.
Three: I hope you just have to take pictures of the bears.
Four: We wish we could be there and that you return safe and sound.
Ginny and Dave _________________ Chevrolet The Heart Beat Of America |
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