*Alaska's Atrocities!

A great tragedy has taken place in the lives of some of those dearest to me. My former suite-mate, Kristin Thomas, has moved to the bitter wilds of the Alaskan tundra. For some reason, she thought the scenery would be better on the other side of the United States. How silly. More commonly known as "Red Bud I", the region our dear friend has moved to will prevent her from blessing us with her presence on a regular and frequent basis. You see, it is so far removed from the beaten path that it takes a long sleigh ride followed by several hours of dog-sledding and snow-shoeing in order to get to her far-removed igloo. We have attempted one or two trips to visit her and bring her firewood, hot soup, fur parka's, and such but the snow drifts have just been atrocious lately. I believe they've been having quite frequent blizzards up in that altitude as of late. ...It's a sad tale indeed.

WE MISS YOU KRISTIN!!!!!!!

Love your former suite-mate, Christy

*The credit for the location (Alaska) of Kristin's new home goes to the genius mind of Ivan G. Marsh.

The last of the summer pictures!

The last of the summer pics (at Alex's and Joel's insistence)


Boat driver Christy :DSunrise over Saranac Lake




Wake-boarder Christy (sometimes)


Kristin and I
My Dad's amazing water-skiing skills

Cascade, Porter, and Giant (Day Off Hike #3) [8 of 46]

View from Cascade

The last 2 day offers left on top of Cascade (no, andrew doesn't usually have a fro, and yes, it was windy)
Summit of Porter

Random keys and shoe at Giant Mtn trailhead
Chipmunk who decided that my log was the scrait place to be
In remembrance of The Wolf/Agent Bumper Tree
It took a while to get a picture of this little shrew that Andrew saw on the edge of the trail. He was only about an inch long.
View...

Our little summit friend :)
We didn't feel like asking anyone to take a picture, so here's our self-portrait :

Esther and Whiteface (Day Off Hike #2) [5 of 46]

At the old ski lodge ready to head up
A dog house along the trail? A nasty spot to sleep? Nope! A picture op!

Agent Mudslinger, Agent Caboose, and Agent Bumper Tree (haha)
of the LEGS agency (Agent Pacemaker on the right)
Picture Break!
Snakey!

Views from Whiteface:Horseshoe lake from Whiteface
At the summit!