Glenda's Blog

My Sisters Visit

2008-08-17T12:25:00.000-07:00

Check out my sisters blog for our Wild Alaska Adventure.

www.lorilynnco@blogspot.com

Happy Birthday Bridget!

2008-08-01T17:19:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday ol' Pal!

Doh! Went Homer

2008-06-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

Had a lovely weekend in Homer to watch my good friend, Hayley, get hitched. A wonderful time was had. I had the pleasure to spending the weekend with the elusive Bridget Brown. Here are a few pictures to sum up the weekend.

Glendas Excited to be driving her new car.

Bridget excited to read about Jessica Simpson on the ride.

Melissa Mitchel band (yes it was an all star Girdwood weekend in Homer even the Photonz)

Bridget and Katchemak Bay
Glenda and the bay.

The Bride and Groom.Ummm..is that your drink?

Sadly this is what was on my mind most of the trip.

New Hair Cut

2008-05-14T17:07:00.000-07:00

Before:

After:

What do you think?

Moving up in the world

2008-04-18T17:46:00.000-07:00

Yup, I bit the bullet and jumped on the Subaru bandwagon. Although, I must say, I am very very happy with my choice.

Iditarod Fever

2008-03-02T21:24:00.000-08:00

My Number One Pick: Zach Steer #26 (sorry, I am tired and cant figure out how to rotate)

Number 2 Pick: Aly Zerkle

Friend, Jason, trained all Frabitzos dogs.

(Picture will arrive shortly)

Bridget is so very EXCITED about all the Iditarod action. (check out Bridgets Blog for more EXCITED pictures of Iditarod Fever http://www.bridgeybrown.blogspot.com/

Barber Cabin

2008-02-18T11:11:00.000-08:00

A few shots from a few weekends ago with a few dogs, a few mile ski, and a few friends. Phew

Happy Saint Valentines Day!

2008-02-13T10:46:00.000-08:00

Two Good Movies

2008-02-12T13:21:00.000-08:00

Recently watched two good movies and thought I would share.

1. Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

-I usually don't pick out sub-titles (because it is hard to read and knit), but I really enjoyed the directors other movie (The Red Lantern). Anywhoo, the movie started off kinda boring and going nowhere, but by the end I was crying like a baby. Its one of those movies where nothing really happens to make you cry, but the emotions of the actors really come across. I would highly recommend it.

2. King of Kong; A fist full of Quarters: This one is about the world record for the video game, Donkey Kong. I really enjoyed watching Billy Mitchlle make a fool out of himself. I have never seen anyone so egotistical in a documentary. It is really funny, go rent.

Happy Birthday Lori!

2008-02-08T11:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to the BEST little sister in the whole wide world!

Tap.....Tap......Is this on?

2008-02-07T10:30:00.000-08:00

I know, I know, it’s been a while. I have done a lot of crazy cool things and thought I should update my blogy-blog. Lets see, where to begin. Oh, I went to Rome! Yes, Rome Italy! OE surprised me with a trip to Rome as my Christmas Gift. What a guy, I tell you. We went on a whirlwind trip and stayed in Rome for one week. It was so amazing to ride the subway, (Metro) and then walk outside to see the Colosseum! Two worlds collide. For me, taking a bus to the city, then the Metro, was a big culture shock, then to be hurled back in time thousands of years was amazing. What’s that, you want pictures, well ok here’s a few.
This is the inside of the Colosseum. You can see the small rooms where they kept lions and could make them appear in the center of the stage with a pulley system.

This is the Trevi Fountain. Very beautiful, we went back at night to see it again all lit up. Last October, Graziano Cecchini poured red dye into the fountain to protest. He is the same person who recently dumped thousands of colored balls down the Spanish Steps, Oh, the Spanish Steps we went there too.

Here are a few more random shots from in and around Rome.

Since this post came out so long, you will all have to wait for my next post. In the next post will be pictures of a ski trip/dog sled ride out to a forest service cabin.

Ciao

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-20T12:21:00.001-08:00

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Huggy Bear Disco

2007-08-28T15:59:00.001-07:00

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!

Girdwood to Kantishna in Style

2007-08-07T18:43:00.000-07:00

This last weekend we drove the 200 miles up to the park entrance, picked up our pass and then drove 90 miles on the restricted park road. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. Everyone at KAT air was so nice and happy we drove out. The weather was on and off rain, but we stayed warm in our gear. My favorite part of the trip was when we looked over and there was a herd of caribou running at the same speed we were driving (25mph). It was so awesome and kinda hard to explain. The looks of the snotty bus drivers was great too! We saw a nice Toklat Grizzly, and I actually got a little scared when he showed some curiosity in us. We had a great trip and the bike ran great. Definitely up there on my list of cool things I have done in my life. Here are some pictures of the trip. Keep in mind it is slightly hard to take pictures on the back of the bike. Enjoy!

OE and I on our way to Kantishana!

The bike fully packed somewhere in Denali.

Another view of the park.

This is my view.

Self portrait on our hike.

Stop at Elison, Front.

Elison stop, back, it was a little muddy.

Happy Birthday Bridget!

2007-07-30T13:11:00.000-07:00

Your my Girl! Happy Birthday!

Time Flys

2007-07-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

Time Flys when your having fun. Thought I should get some new stuff up on my blog, gotta keep up with the Jones (in this case the Brown). Lets see what have I been up too.................

Bridget, Stacy, Huggy and I on a hike, have a little glass of wine at the top of the mountain.

My 3 year old friend Teya and I.

My Girl Amy and I at a Jackies baby Shower. (oh yeah I got my hair cut)

OE and I in California, shade your eyes from the white Alaska skin tone.

Handsome OE walking his mother down the isle at his brothers wedding.

Yes, we can dance.

Oh yeah, swing your partner!

Get Well Soon Daddy!

2007-06-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

Hope your felling better soon Dad! Your the BEST!

Knitters Unite!

2007-06-12T14:28:00.000-07:00

Money in lost wadges ...$$.$$

Time standing in line...1 hour

Seeing the Yarn Harlot..... Priceless

This is one of my idles, Stephanie Pearl McPhee, aka the Yarn Harlot http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/. She is a knitter extraordinaire and a wonderful author. It was a highlight for me to meet her and one of the best events I have ever attended. I sat on the edge of my chair with a grin from ear to ear the entire time. I loved being surrounded by fellow knitters who share the same passion as I do. (Shout out to my new friend, Katie, from Oklahoma, hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in AK.)

Here are a few more shots from her reading. The infamous sock shot, and just Stephanie speaking.

Oh yeah, and I did the Alaska Run for Women. 5 miles! All proceeds go to breast cancer awareness and it was a very inspiring event. (yes, I ran all 5 miles)

Stuff on my Mutt

2007-06-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

CHECK IT OUT!!
Huggy Bear is famous!
www.stuffonmymutt.com

Weekend Hike

2007-06-04T15:02:00.000-07:00

My boys and I went for a hike this weekend and had a wonderful time. It turned out to be a beautifuly day, we all really enjoyed the sunshine. Here are a few pictures from the hike.

Busy Busy Week

2007-05-28T12:44:00.000-07:00

Wow, what a busy week. Here are a few things I did this week.

#1. I turned 30 and threw a party.
ere is a picture of the back of the deck, and then the inside. Note the rare appearance of Denny and even my good friend Cole.

My fireweed cake and the yarn cake made by Amy. Beautiful and delicious.

#2. Completed my second triathlon
(one hour 58 seconds, that's 40 seconds worse then last year, however, this year I didn't train.)

Below is a picture of me running for the finish and next, from left to right is Bridget, Me, Amy, and Heather.

#3. Got to show off Alaska to a few of OE's friends

This is Christinia and I outside our little cabin in Talkeetna. Christina and I rode the train up and the boys rode the bikes. A good time was had by all.

Now, I am back to my normal routine, and happy to be relaxing in the beautiful Alaska. I started my little container garden yesterday. I will post pictures as soon as they grow just a bit more.

ITS MY BIRTHDAY!!

2007-05-18T12:38:00.001-07:00

Hear are a few of my favorite things.

Huggy Bear

2007-05-15T09:56:00.000-07:00

This is my baby boy, Huggy Bear. I love love love him and he is a great model for all my knitted items. Here he is modeling my Halowig.

Your my Dawg, HB

Another Day, Another Dollar

2007-05-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

Just another day at the office. My girl Amy and I hard at work. We call this "Sales Tools".

2007-03-29T15:36:00.000-07:00

First Post

2007-03-29T13:31:00.000-07:00

Hello!
Welcome to my world. After years of reading blogs, I decided to make my own. Hopefully this will be a way for my family and friends to see what I am up to and what I am knitting. Hope you enjoy!
Glenda