Happy October Oneth
We have a rare sunny day today. This was the view from the deck at the Beluga Lake Lodge this morning. 
Here’s the same view from the road with my old phone and the sun at my back four years ago. I have a print of it on the wall, think I’ll replace it with the version above. It does a much better job of highlighting the plane. Thoughts? 
Anyway, been so much rain lately we’ve got to go out and play at the beach. First I’ve got to get Earl motivated. He could either sleep all day or play all day; your choice.
I’ve been trying out some Fall fashions for him. I wonder if Carhartt makes doggy bibs. 
Been planning a short trip to Gulkana to pick up some diamond willow. That will probably be the next post. Til then, enjoy Fall.
The weather should be perfect for it. Unless you live somewhere other than Alaska.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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