tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post7252984290758530900..comments2024-01-15T15:25:57.436-08:00Comments on LAST FRONTIER GARDEN: You Can Find the Fur Rendezvous HereChristine B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08335289758548637661noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-45995692157640824782010-03-05T11:22:58.654-08:002010-03-05T11:22:58.654-08:00That was fantastically interesting. I think y'...That was fantastically interesting. I think y'all are such hardy folks with your 20 below weather and such. The Boy Scouts have a trapper's weekend in Kansas which my son and husband travel to in the dead of January where they trade all kinds of stuff. There is fur there too and knives and other fun boy stuff. We have a watermelon festival, a peach festival and many other things in Oklahoma.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-53681421202384086442010-03-04T03:59:53.725-08:002010-03-04T03:59:53.725-08:00Sorry I had to miss the Fur Rendezvous. Looks like...Sorry I had to miss the Fur Rendezvous. Looks like it included so many of my favorite activities:)<br /><br />My first time visiting here. I noticed you were from Alaska and thought it would be fun to visit another blog that originates from a cold part of the country. <br /><br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-73861589857753489132010-03-03T09:19:47.493-08:002010-03-03T09:19:47.493-08:00@James A-S
Sure, rub salt in my wound..."smal...@<a href="#c174606979844101594" rel="nofollow">James A-S</a><br />Sure, rub salt in my wound..."small temperate island" indeed! (I guess Alaska is a "gigantic, sub-arctic portion of the North American continent.")<br /><br />A demerit for not remembering my post on tarps was entitled, "A Man and His Blue Tarp." Emphasis on man. I don't think blue tarps have enough give for a blanket toss, but I will try this out on a lightweight subject and report back.<br /><br />As for the outhouses, well, it's cold and there isn't much to do or we are tired of doing it, so yes, people think up bizarre new rituals. A pathetic explanation but it's all I have....<br /><br />CBChristine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08335289758548637661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-1746069798441015942010-03-03T03:20:34.357-08:002010-03-03T03:20:34.357-08:00Surely by 'blanket toss' you must mean ...Surely by 'blanket toss' you must mean 'blue tarpaulin toss'? At least I was given to believe from your blog that they were a vital part of every Alaskan's day.<br />I also like the idea of having to cover the road with snow for the dog sledding but I suppose you have a fair bit of spare snow stockpiled in various places around the state. <br />And outhouse racing? I can understand a race to an outhouse but to race with the outhouse? I would love to have been there for that brainstorming meeting.<br />I love your blog because, and I mean this very politely, everything that happens is so extraordinarily different to everything to which I am accustomed living in this small temperate island.James A-Shttp://web.me.com/blackpittsgardennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-40716713325133171192010-03-02T20:10:01.945-08:002010-03-02T20:10:01.945-08:00Our little city of Helena has several festivals th...Our little city of Helena has several festivals through the year. One involves a rubber ducky race. People buy little yellow rubber ducks and the numbered ducks are let loose on Buck Creek above the falls. The first duck over the falls and to the finish line wins. Funds go to support local charities. We also have had Civil War reenactments, complete with cannon fire, antique car shows, as well as, traditionally an Elvis impersonator and fireworks on the 4th of July. Your rondy looks cold! But also a lot of fun. I think I would enjoy the dog sleds and the ice worm. Thanks for a peek into Alaskan culture. I need that fur bikini!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-16663494339021128122010-03-02T16:27:58.485-08:002010-03-02T16:27:58.485-08:00What a fun time that looks like! We have blue gra...What a fun time that looks like! We have blue grass festivals, an annual ribfest, and such, but I don't make it to them often. I always say I may next year, but don't make it. Larry doesn't like crowds, so the last time I went to ribfest, it was with a friend.<br /><br />Then, there's the state fair, which amid much controversy will no longer be in our city, but in one a few hours away. I used to like to go there when I was young, but that's another one I keep thinking I may go to next year, but even knowing this was the last year for it, I didn't make it. It's September, right when I'm just going back to work and trying to keep up with the garden.<br /><br />Wow, you must have snow cover regularly in March if they have that festival then! Brr!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-71359993755247728562010-03-02T12:54:53.081-08:002010-03-02T12:54:53.081-08:00I am speechless. Moved north to Atlanta from Galv...I am speechless. Moved north to Atlanta from Galveston Bay. Been freezing ever since.<br /><br />Love your parade. It compares to nothing in my known life. Adore new things.........<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. Hmm, would any of that wolf fur repel deer in the garden?<br /><br />Garden & Be Well, XO TaraTara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-4479536385814391412010-03-02T10:53:16.637-08:002010-03-02T10:53:16.637-08:00YOur comment right now was right on!! Thanks for l...YOur comment right now was right on!! Thanks for leaving such a great one!!Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-61733854738962403422010-03-02T09:55:58.426-08:002010-03-02T09:55:58.426-08:00@Grace Peterson
Yes, I have moved to tarp of the w...@<a href="#c3957205373532233108" rel="nofollow">Grace Peterson</a><br />Yes, I have moved to tarp of the week (instead of month) because my tarp photo collection is getting so enormous. Now my family is helping me scout out tarps around town. <br /><br />CBChristine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08335289758548637661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-45614472541296375452010-03-02T07:40:16.431-08:002010-03-02T07:40:16.431-08:00What a great winter get together. In Prince George...What a great winter get together. In Prince George we have Cold Snap but it takes place indoors. It's several concerts and performances of Canadian indy bands and musicians, in early February. This year, down south in Vancouver, we had athletes from all over the world competing in outdoor events like skiing, skating, bobsleigh and more. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get down there for the party!Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-84308579449373939752010-03-02T03:37:33.433-08:002010-03-02T03:37:33.433-08:00Hi Christine, what a wonderful parade! The child ...Hi Christine, what a wonderful parade! The child on the sled is hilarious, just thinking about the photo cracks me up. I thought we only had outhouses in Tennessee! The dogs are gorgeous and the city Moose very fashion forward. :-)<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-39572053735322331082010-03-01T22:46:48.158-08:002010-03-01T22:46:48.158-08:00Well Christine, as nice as this is, I won't be...Well Christine, as nice as this is, I won't be mentioning it to my PETA daughter. LOL I could relate to your being terrified of going to jail. I had similar fears as a kid when I lived in Hawaii. Lots of folklore. Scary folklore. At least for a kid. Then we grow up and wise up. <br /><br />I see you have a tarp of the WEEK. Here I was saving my next installment for my monthly rendition. I sure like how the snow is heaped up like frosting on a cupcake. A rather oblong, pointy cupcake. <br /><br />And good luck with your talk at the end of March. I'm impressed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-40193479412703809512010-03-01T21:16:26.128-08:002010-03-01T21:16:26.128-08:00The fur bikini is quite the attention-getter. I&#...The fur bikini is quite the attention-getter. I'm surprised all the girls aren't wearing them. Maybe it's a bit warm for summer at the beach. ;)<br /><br />The dog races would definitely be my choice of the attractions at your hometown festival. Those dogs look so lovely, and the can't-hardly-wait excitement of that one you captured on film is fantastic!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454557080455458675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-71501369622342145792010-03-01T18:59:45.698-08:002010-03-01T18:59:45.698-08:00What a fun and interesting celebration. I do love...What a fun and interesting celebration. I do love seeing celebrations like this from different parts of the country :^)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-50556444395283139122010-03-01T18:07:30.315-08:002010-03-01T18:07:30.315-08:00fun festival...never seen a fur bikini...fun festival...never seen a fur bikini...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745604261113221887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-53760880224626349302010-03-01T14:14:55.729-08:002010-03-01T14:14:55.729-08:00I had to smile at your happy sled dog comment. My...I had to smile at your happy sled dog comment. My mother, sister and brother used to race Siberian Huskies in races in New England. When we had enough snow in CT, they would practice here. Without snow, they pulled a wheeled sled. Our dogs went crazy the second they spotted a harness or recognized any activity associated with getting ready to head off to race. They do, indeed, love to run. How cool to be able to do so down the main drag in town.<br /><br />I;m also glad to see I inadvertantly directed Laurrie to your blog ... again way cool.joenehttp://www.joenesgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-76932416188396109802010-03-01T13:53:44.764-08:002010-03-01T13:53:44.764-08:00Great pictures Christine! You braved the cold -we ...Great pictures Christine! You braved the cold -we wimped out! The picture of the little kid being pulled in the sled was so funny -poor lil' guy! he almost looks like a seal! And I had to look twice at those two dogs... thought they were doing something else :o)cindy shakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353820195984269329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-11972446558829289832010-03-01T12:07:27.345-08:002010-03-01T12:07:27.345-08:00Love your blog -- I just discovered it (from Joene...Love your blog -- I just discovered it (from Joene's site) and read thru some old posts. I like your gardening wit and wisdom! We were in Anchorage in 2006 (and Tok and Fairbanks) ... I'd love to go back, our stay in your city was great (Tok not so much). It was in June, and the Anchorage gardens were spectacular.Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-5425493417216493872010-03-01T10:46:50.066-08:002010-03-01T10:46:50.066-08:00@Edith Hope
So sorry to hear about your coat situa...@<a href="#c1039727974806481052" rel="nofollow">Edith Hope</a><br />So sorry to hear about your coat situation, Edith. Alaska is still pretty loco-free as far as the animal rights extremists. In our state there are still many people that live off of the land, literally, by hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming because the nearest grocery store is hundreds of miles away. Also, quite a few people pack heat up here, so coat rippers probably wouldn't survive to "rip" again another day;)<br /><br />CBChristine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08335289758548637661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-39685041344372338102010-03-01T09:01:25.342-08:002010-03-01T09:01:25.342-08:00Hi Christine- It sounds like a "good time was...Hi Christine- It sounds like a "good time was had by all" Great pictures! Our ice is melting then at night it refreezes. We don't have a winter parade, so I got out with my shovel and started breaking up the ice so the melt could run down the street, into the drains and down to the creek. Waters got to do what waters got to do. A couple of drivers paraded by and gave me the smile, but the best was a neighbor going down the street in his loader. He tooted his horn, motioned me over and gave my work area a little scoop. Every bit helps. What we won't do to be in the sun. Happy almost spring! GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-91555894944598037392010-03-01T08:58:44.249-08:002010-03-01T08:58:44.249-08:00Hi Christine. It looks like a fun time. It is good...Hi Christine. It looks like a fun time. It is good to keep up traditions. That bikini is something but no so warm even if it is fur. LOL!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-10397279748064810522010-03-01T07:53:57.005-08:002010-03-01T07:53:57.005-08:00Dear Christine, What a very jolly romp through the...Dear Christine, What a very jolly romp through the 'Rondy'! In truth, I have never seen, or known about, anything quite like this and reading your commentary and looking at the pictures it seems to me to be enormous fun. I am not sure that I should put myself up to being thrown about in a blanket but watching the huskies run is quite another thing.<br /><br />Sadly, I am only able to wear my fur coat in Budapest; in London it would be ripped from my back by animal rights supporters and most likely tossed into the Thames.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462867846580440325.post-6646805034827624172010-03-01T07:46:52.538-08:002010-03-01T07:46:52.538-08:00Very interesting photos. I don't know whether ...Very interesting photos. I don't know whether to laugh at that bikini or pray it never sees a beach. But I know people can be a bit extravagant so if I ever see someone wearing that ANYWHERE I will be sure to take a photo (like a paparazzi lol) and share on this blog. I can't imagine the thing being too flattering thoughKinetic Fountainshttp://www.kineticfountains.comnoreply@blogger.com