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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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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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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SPRING! So much food this week!
My, how quickly have we gone from this: To this! And now to puddles!! It’s been a busy week! (Sally is still with us. Quiet and mostly sleeping – she’s…
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Hike, Bonton, and uh-oh
Yesterday the sun came out, the sky was clear, and I hit the trail for a lunchtime hike. I start my work day at 7am so I have extra time…
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Christmas 2024
We’ve had a nice little Christmas season here in Dawson City. This year, we were destined to have fewer presents under our tree anyway (thanks to the Canada Post strike),…
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Museum Fundraising Auction 2024
We hosted our annual fundraising auction at the Dawson City Museum on Saturday night. It’s a big event and the highlight of the year for many! The museum employees are…
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The Ridge Road Heritage Trail
We did it! My first overnight backpacking trip! Jeff, Hank, and I split over 50 lbs of gear and water! We walked about 28.25 km (17.5 mi) in just over…
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So summery, so nice. Here are many pictures!
Saturday morning I woke up to the sound of sirens, a lot of sirens! Turns out it was the second wave of them, because they first went out in the…
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Whitehorse trip, flowers, and summer!
Flowers I was visiting Ontario during the spring plant sales in Dawson City. That one time of year when sellers bring trucks of plants up to town, local growers set…
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The end of times
Am I referring to it being day 17 of this ridiculous cold? Or the 24 hours we spent thinking the geomagnetic storm cut us off from the rest of the…
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April Updates
I’m so sorry I’ve been woefully neglecting you, my loyal blog readers. I’m just finishing up week two of a fitness challenge I joined, so that means outside of working,…
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It’s March already!?
Is the winter flying by for anyone else? It’s FLYING! Maybe going to Florida helped? Jeff had another trip planned within a week of returning home from Florida. A friend…
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