4th of July at Yes Bay Lodge

7/8/2010

Thanks to Yes Bay's favorite bartender, Ryan, A.K.A. Flannigan, it's taken me a few days to recover from the 4th (that's my excuse for not posting sooner - LOL!)

Yes, cheers to you Ryan - for the best mixed drinks in SE Alaska.

Okay, now that we are done with my fantasy, I'll tell you about reality (which was entirely too boring.) We had the typical weather - cold and rain. Thankfully it cleared off around 3 or so, and stayed that way, so we could have the fireworks. I worked ALL day long, and a few extra hours that night to keep the office open until 10:30 pm, when fireworks started. I helped with housekeeping, in the kitchen, and in the office.

We had a full lodge that night, and everyone but one couple had to leave the following day, so I was running around all evening with checkout and misc. guest needs. (I've never been so glad to have the 4th over in my life!)

After dark, Art, Dewey and Johnson set off about $600.00 in fireworks to entertain all of us. "Flannigan" poured me one lone glass of wine, which I drank on the dock watching the fireworks, then I went straight to bed. (Must be getting old)

Guess I should run - new guests coming in and lots to do!

Talk to you soon - Sharon

Smoked Salmon

7/8/2010

Have to brag a moment about my talented boyfriend. When it comes to Smoking Salmon, no one has him beat. Check out his Salmon fillets from the smoke house: (yum!)

Whales

7/8/2010

Hi all - just a few quick updates for today.

First, A few days ago, we got a pod of killer whales to come right by the dock, I ran outside right away to get a photo or two, so here they are:

It's been awhile

July 1, 2010

Sorry that it's been so long since my last post. Guess there's just nothing new to tell. Even the weather hasn't changed....it's still cold and it's still raining! The lodge has been busy which keeps me going all day long, and today we completely fill up the lodge, so that should be hectic, but fun.

I guess I do have one thing that is exciting, and I hope by posting I don't jinx it, but Dewey has caught the biggest King Salmon so far - 31.3 lbs. The contest is between most of the guides here at the lodge and there is an $1100.00 pot for the winner. Needless to say, he's been getting up early every morning to go out fishing to see if he can get something bigger and keep the lead. LOL! This Sat. I might get the day off, and I want to try and go fishing with him. After all, two lines in the water is better than 1!

My last thought today goes to Dad and his fellow members of the 734th Agri-Business Dev elopement Team (Iowa National Guard) who had their deployment send-off in Des Moines this morning.

Love you Dad - I'm proud of you!

~Sharon