I normally don’t go to these types of places but I was intrigued and very happy I idid! These prehistoric Ice Age giants were once nearly extinct and they are now thriving both at the Musk Ox farm as well as in the wilds of the Arctic plains. Worth a Visit you can only see…
As an Old Salt and Navy sailor myself (two West Pac deployments), I know a good dive bar when I see one. And I’ve seen them all from the bars of Singapore to Pattaya Beach, from Tijuana to Olongapo and from Barcelona to Costa Rica. From the Florida Keys to Rio de Janeiro. Not Worth…
Toolik Lake is an Arctic lake located on the north slope tundra plains of Alaska (68° 38′ N, 149° 36′ W). It is also home to the University of Alaska’s Arctic Research Field Station. During my research for this trip I became intrigued by the area and decided to visit. It is not an easy…
Growing up in a working class union household in Brooklyn, NY, I was expected to work. And work hard from an early age. Basically I’ve been working since 12 years old and financially on my own since 17, when I joined the US Navy. Jobs I’ve Held / Hats I’ve Worn Reflecting on my “jobs”…
The prehistoric Ice Age animals once roamed with Wooly Mammoths and saber tooth tigers. Today there are a few wild herds in the Northern Slope of Alaska, Canada and Greenland. The Musk Ox are graceful, beautiful creatures that have adapted to changing climate at the end of the last Ice Age. Musk Ox Farm The…
Today is the day, I’m finally headed to Alaska for 3 weeks. This is the first of several expeditions I plan in taking in my 60s. All the planning, research, dreams and pouring over maps (paper and digital) are now behind me. Time to explore. Follow this blog for updates on this adventure as well…
Today is the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.. Hurricane Prep 101 To see how to prep for a storm please see link here. In the meantime, let’s hope none of these folks come to visit, but if they do please track them here: National Hurricane…
Memorial Day Weekend is not only all the BBQs. My annual Memorial Day post: Band of Brothers “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me, Shall be my brother” – William Shakespeare – from “King Henry V” In My Life There are places I’ll remember…
Another awesome day in the backcountry of the Florida Everglades. Every trip out here is a completely different experience and no two trips are ever the same, even going to the same places. The Fish and Fishing Just one of those days when the fishing gods smile down upon you with perfect weather and the…
No, I’m not talking about the IRS, but the aquatic tax man: Sharks, alligators, piranhas and other predators that take a pound of flesh from your catch or bait. Here are a few pictures of predators taking their pound of flesh either from bait or the actual catch. All photos are mine, unless otherwise noted…
