
We thought we would be flying to Katmai today, but the weather is too bad and so we probably will not get off this island until tomorrow. Oh life in Alaska….. I also just learned there is no internet or cell phone connection except in dire emergency when we are on the boat…

Well, we made it to Kodiak Island, Alaska yesterday after way too many flights. Today we saw the salmon jumping, but no bears as yet. Tomorrow we hopefully will take off for Katmai National Park if the weather is not too bad. Stay tuned.

Most of the time when I am slogging through the tall grass at Valley Forge all the katydids hop away as fast as they can. But a few days ago, I found one looking for a friend. This guy was perched on a stem, facing the wrong direction for a portrait. I gingerly put my…

Today is my 61st birthday!!! And my beautiful, wonderful daughter Yumiko made me thee best most creative birthday cake. It is a Nikon Camera Cake made from scratch. Check this out:

Richie and Izzy Richie and Izzy a Little More Relaxed Izzy Loves Her Mom Zanne, Rob and Izzy en Pointe Izzadorable Old Ma and Yumiko Zanne, Rob and Richie Father and Daughter Father and Daughter Two Two Fathers Two Relaxed Fathers Robroy Chalmers Yumiko and Ken Zanne and Izzy Yumiko and Izzy Young Beauties