South of Alaska

How is it Friday already? Seems like I was leaving for vacation just yesterday but time flies when you're having the time of your life! I'll have a full recap of Alaska later but until then here are some photos of the gorgeous last frontier. 

This was taken at Polychrome Pass in Denali National Park. I'm still learning how to make panorama shots look good using an iPhone!

 

The Northwestern glacier in the Northwestern fjord in southern Alaska, near Seward

 

View from Exit Glacier near Seward Alaska

 

Wildlife, glaciers and more to come soon. Have a great weekend!

Until next time, 

~ Buzzard ~

Only in America do we say 'Git R Done'!

That is a phrase that has made several trips around the U.S. and has become the motto for NASCAR fans, camo-clad hunters, farm boys and several million other Americans who, like me, embrace their country upbringing. In fact, Git R Done was my class motto (there were only 7 girls and 11 boys; we got outvoted).

The twangy, plaid-wearing Larry the Cable Guy made the phrase famous on the Blue Collar Comedy tour and never looked back. His success has been astronomical, with two BCC videos, his own stand-up career, playing Tater in Cars 1 and 2 and most recently, a TV series the History Channel called "Only in America."  It debuted last year and just premiered its second season last week. Basically, Larry takes camera crews around to various rural outlets and gives viewers a firsthand look at American rural life. During this year's premiere episode, he visited Alaska to try to bust moose poachers and dropped in on Sarah Palin and her family.

The next episode, which is on tomorrow at 8 pm/C on the History Channel, will be in Wisconsin getting a better look at the dairy and beef industries. The online summary says that, "His first stop is the state's largest dairy farm, where he works every tough job that goes into each glass of milk." Additionally, I'm sure we can expect the usual LtCG antics and humor which will probably spice up the show.

I am not sure if I'll be able to tune in but I'm sure going to try! If ya'll watch, please leave me some comment love and let me know how it goes!

Until next time,
~ Buzzard ~

Alaska. Rocks.

For many reasons, this being one of them:

but also because Alaskan Congressman Don Young (R) recently refused an award from HSUS. Rep. Young said, "HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join them by accepting this award." It cannot be said any better than that. To read the entire press release - click HERE!

Until next time,

~ Buzzard ~