The ice is gone! Woo-hoo!!

[Blue_In_AK]

and a moment of Zen...

[ElsewheresDaughter]

1. YAY! I am so happy for you up there and I know how you feel....ENJOY, my friend!

it looks beautiful!

love the wife beater (shirt) juxtaposed against the snow caps.

Wishing you sunshine

[Blue_In_AK]

2. Thanks, Elsewhere....

Funny you mention the guy in the wifebeater...he sure gave me a funny look as he pedaled by me, like he thought I was doing some kind of surveillance on him or something. He WAS a bit rough around the edges. :scared: Can you see the tattoo on his arm?

By the way, I really enjoyed the pictures of the babies by the stream. Is that you in those photos? Those babies are twins? They're really, really cute.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

4. haha he looks rough...

that's my daughter and her sons and yes they are identical ..the stream is mine (well on my property in the northern Catskill Mtn's in upstate NY. I have 23 acres and am totally surrounded by thousands of acres of forever wild state land in the NYC water shed.

the boys are so cute I can hardly stand it! Double the work and double the pleasure.

[jhain]

3. YES!!!!

Just.

YESSSSSSSSS

[Eurobabe]

7. How's those chicks?

So sorry I missed seeing you. Time home was crazy, every second packed. :hi:

[CC]

5. Finally!

:bounce: Next thing you know you will have flowers!:)

[Blue_In_AK]

6. I hope so.

I've started a bunch of seeds in the house, but they looks so spindly and pathetic -- and I think I've killed half of them trying to harden them off too soon -- I don't know if they'll make it or not. I may have to break down and buy starts after all...budget be damned.

[Eurobabe]

8. I have to get out and take photos tomorrow

The mountains look like yours, but the valleys are GREEN, it is an amazing contrast. Weather will be nice through Weds. 70s :D

[Blue_In_AK]

9. We're going to Alyeska tomorrow.

They have a fabulous Mothers Day brunch at the 7 Glaciers Restaurant, which is at the top of the mountain, so HullBoss is taking me and his mom. I always love the tram ride up, and the view is spectacular. I've got my fingers crossed for some nice weather.

Here's the menu...yum.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
May 11, 2008
SALADS & STARTERS
Red Potato Niçoise Salad
Pesto Roasted Shrimp, Sun Dried Tomatoes
Fresh Fruit Salad, Honey Poppy Seed Yogurt
Field of Greens, Traditional Dressings
Alaskan Salmon Lox, Capers, Cream Cheese, Chopped Red Onion, Chopped Egg, Miniature Bagels
Fresh Alaskan Oysters with Horseradish
Peel & Eat Shrimp, Lime Cocktail Sauce
Imported & Domestic Cheese Tray
Italian Antipasto Tray – An elaborate display of imported Italian meats served with crostini & focaccia bread
Salami, Prosciutto, Smoked Turkey Breast, Capocollo, Marinated Artichokes, Kalamata, Jonian Greens,
Amfissa & Atalanti Olives, Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes, Gherkins, & Anchovies
BAKERS BASKET
Mushroom Herb Focaccia
Rosemary, Whole Wheat, & Kalamata Rolls
Brioche
Broccoli & Cheese Corn Bread
HOT BUFFET
Reindeer Sausage
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes, Green Onions, Sour Cream
Cheese Blintz, Raspberry Sauce
Eggs Benedict, Hollandaise Sauce
Grilled Seafood Kabobs, Chili Pecan Butter Sauce
Pan Seared Breast of Chicken with Prosciutto & Fontina served with Red Pepper Tapenade
Herb Roasted Red Potatoes with Reindeer Sausage, Peppers, & Onions
Penne Pasta Bolognaise, Venison Meatballs
Medley of Garden Vegetables, Lemon Herb Butter
Macaroni & Cheese
Chicken Strips
ACTION & CARVING STATIONS
Bourbon Glazed Ham
Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
Accompanied with Stone Ground Mustard, Dijon Mustard, Creamy Horseradish Sauce & Dollar Rolls
Omelets – An array of cheeses, ham, onions, peppers, bay shrimp, mushrooms, bacon, tomato, spinach,
smoked salmon, reindeer sausage, jalapeno peppers, & sour cream
Waffles – A selection of fresh berries, chocolate chips, honey butter, maple syrup,
berry sauces, chocolate sauce, & whipped cream
DESSERTS
Chocolate de la Crème Mousse Cake
Apricot & Honey Mousse Tortes
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake
Chocolates & Truffles
Mascarpone, Strawberry, & Violet Dessert Glasses
Assorted Macaroons

[Eurobabe]

10. I'm drooling...

If the weather is bad, you can just take pictures of the food. That will do. :rofl:

Have fun and Happy Mother's Day. I put in an order for more Sebastian pictures. :hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

11. The food was wonderful...

but about halfway up the mountainside to the restaurant we got into a whiteout snowstorm. I was kind of disappointed because the tram ride was included in the cost of the brunch. If we want to go up there on a clear day, without a restaurant reservation, it's 18 bucks a piece for the ride. Yikes. A lot to pay just for a few photos, beautiful though they may be.

[Whoa_Nelly]

12. Looks like it was still breathtaking from what can be seen through the tram window!

Lovely, Beautiful Alaska!
Will be greening up soon with the longer days...

I love the Matanuska/Susitna Valley area. Do you go up there?

Also there's that gorgeous valley north between Healy and Nenana....I think it's the Tanana valley.
Awesome wildflowers!



O! And BTW, Blue!

[Blue_In_AK]

13. Thanks, Whoa.

:hug: Oh, yes, we love the Mat-Su. We'll probably be spending quite a bit of time up there this summer since it's close. Gas prices (and our truck's not-so-great gas mileage) are kind of putting a damper on long trips, but we're lucky to have so much gorgeous scenery right around here, Mat-Su to the north and the Kenai Peninsula to the south.

Winter's just really hanging on, though, this year. It's only 42 now, gray and chilly. I'm dying to get my garden in, but it's just too cold. I guess it's La Nina or something that's keeping the chill on.