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Going to town

We tried to go to town a few days ago but the last storm we had it rained so hard that it washed out the bridge that we need to cross to get there. From the boat landing where we tie up it is about 20 miles to get to Kodiak. Of course the day I forgot my camera something out of the ordinary happens I would have liked to share a picture with you of what that wash out looked like. So we found out by an air taxi pilot that the bridge was fixed. Thank goodness, we have not been to town for over 2 weeks. Normally that would not be a problem, but we are nearly out of fresh supplies and a few creature comforts. When you live in the bush people need their creature comforts or it makes living in the remote wilderness difficult sometimes.

In Icy Bay we had the luxury of having an EAS (Essential Air Service) plane that flies near our cabin a few times a week to bring us mail and supplies. Here you just simply go without if you are not stocked up. We do not exactly have a 7/11 down the street. Once I get supplied up I can stay comfortably out in the wildernesss for literally months at a time. As long as I have internet! I have lived in the past for months at a time out in remote locations with nothing but a Marine VHS raido and an AM raido that played at night. That was before I got spoiled on Sat internet. i used to have Satellite TV, but the reciever burned up and we could not get a service tech out to fix it so we just go without. There is plenty of news online. We also use Skype and Vonage to stay in touch with the world. Life is good, going to town, YEA!

Icy Bay Davis' Wild Adventures

Sitka Black Tail Deer

George went deer hunting today. He was successful! We need to add to our supply of Halibut, Salmon and Crab to our freezer to have enough food to get us through the tough Alaskan winter. Alaskan residents are allowed 4 deer per person. This will be a good winter if we can get more deer to add to this one. When we get more deer I will be able to make my own burger and sausage. It is the best organic meat you could ask for. Free range meat! Looking forward to a deer roast!

The Payoff

It paid off by going out and setting our crab pots! Now we get to feast on Dungeness Crab!