I was looking on the map for an off leash dog park for Hank to run in in Prince George when I noticed a Train and Forestry Museum! What could…
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Arrived in Houston, and then I cut myself on a tape measure
Let me tell you, boys and girls, I’ve just about had it with re-positioning this glorious camper in the truck bed. This time it shifted backwards and to the right,…
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Stewart, BC
It has been raining for hours. I’m standing on a covered patio attached to the laundry room at the Bear River RV park in Stewart, BC. We got a spot…
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Dease Lake
We are parked on the shore of Dease Lake tonight, north of the town of the same name, in a provincial rec site called Sawmill Point. There are about 10…
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It’s normal to sleep on the side of the road, right?
The campground we were aiming for this afternoon, Teslin Lake, was full when we drove through so we are parked in a rest area beside the Alaskan Highway in Teslin,…
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We’re on the road!
Jeff, Hank, and I are hunkering down in our new truck camper in the Pelly Crossing Campground, just off the Klondike Highway. It’s a nice and convenient campground. Free too!…
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Canada Day in Dawson City, and Vacation Prep!
The sun was HOT when we gathered to watch the parade yesterday! We stood near the corner of 5th and Church with our friends Kyle and Cerys. After the parade,…
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Wednesday fire situation updates (..updated)
Here’s a picture of Hank and me looking out the window this morning! Here are some of the latest fire updates, in case you’re worried about Dawson! Latest view across…
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Nothing much new
Fires are still burning. Evacuation alerts are still in place. More structures have sprinklers on them. No buildings have been lost to fire. The Dempster and the Klondike highway were…
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Smoky day, ash everywhere
Not much to report on tonight, but I know some of you will be waiting for an update. It was so smoky this morning, and it has stayed that way…
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No way out…
Well that’s kinda dramatic. You could take a plane or your boat or built a raft. So it’s not that dire. But the Top of the World Highway is closed…
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Well… it’s not better this evening
Current status: We’ve got fires, evacuation alerts, smoke plumes, helicopter and bomber air traffic, lines of backed-up traffic, and a few panicked tourists. Evacuation alerts (to be ready to go…
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Fires all around, road closed, and we replaced a fuse!
Best news first! With ChatGPT’s help, we’ve found a 20V fuse that was dead in one of my truck’s 3 fuse boxes, and once it was replaced, I have a…
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A trip to Whitehorse… for nothing?
I’ve had my 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X for 5 years now, and the air conditioner has never worked. Three years ago, I had Nissan take a look and they found…
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The boat has been launched
I’m so neglectful with my blogging. I draft all my stories in my head and then run out of time and I don’t get my fingers to follow through on…
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Mary Walsh, firewood, night on the town, and homemade sausage
Last week we went to see “A Night with Mary Walsh”. Organized by the Canadian North Arctic Comedy Festival, it was held in our historical Palace Grand theatre. If you…
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May long weekend highlights: Gold show, Doors Open, moose, bbq, and a baby!
It wasn’t the May 2-4 long weekend that we expected, but it was the one we had (and enjoyed!). Jeff’s truck is in the shop, so we couldn’t go camping…
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Roast beef, Gertie’s Opening Night, and ATV ride!
A week ago, Jeff invited a few friends over to help him eat a big roast beef he cooked. We had carrots and potatoes and a herb and cheese bread,…
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Catfish
I fished when I was a kid. Often we fished in places where we’d catch catfish, especially in my grandparents’ pond. That thing was full of catfish (and a rogue…
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The Yukon River broke! Plus crocuses, and a BEAR!
One of the most exciting days every year, the ice broke on the Yukon River this morning and the river is flowing again! Here’s a video from Jeff’s office window:…
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