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Another week as Web Cam guru…
The Ice Competition event normally would have been over last Sunday but it was decided to remain open another week because the weather was cooperating, there was some more income to be had, and other factors. So I’m still here … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks \'08
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What's happening in Alaska…
Well, the International ice carving event is winding down and if you’ve been following it you’ve seen some pretty spectacular carvings at Ice Alaska Link. Some were 25 feet tall and 25 feet wide. I have worked at the ice … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks \'08
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Hanging in Fairbanks…
The last two weeks have been hectic as I have been working at the Ice Park every day. They feed me so I’m saving money but I don’t get out much. I’m in the webcam room when I’m not out … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks \'08
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Ice Park – Jan. '08
I thought I’d show you folks a few pictures of the Ice Park as it prepares for the upcoming Ice Carnival. I’m busy getting all the web cams up and running with new firmware and repairs here and there. We’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks \'08
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Xmas in Fairbanks…'07
Today it’s -50F outside. It’s 65F inside the cabin. A swing of 115F. Wow. I did get all 3 of the inside plastic storm windows I mentioned in an earlier post installed so it’s fairly comfortable in here. Not many … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks Alaska \'07
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Back to Christmas in Ice…
It’s almost 3 weeks since we set up the webcams at the ‘Christmas In Ice’ event. I thought I’d share a few more photos of the art work and artists that created the sculptures. The next picture is of a … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks Alaska \'07
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Winter in the cabin…
Just a quick comment on the weather here in Fairbanks, Alaska. As you know, I stopped here for a few months so rented a cabin. It’s been getting colder and colder. Because of that, I’ve been adding plastic windows. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks Alaska \'07
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Christmas in Ice…
After spending all that time getting ready, it was a pleasure to finally load all the Webcams up in the SUV and tote them out to the venue. This event was a big thing with the entire town of North … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks Alaska \'07
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Winter in Fairbanks…
I’ve been really busy the last 4 weeks or so getting ready for the big ice carving competition in North Pole. This is the last time I’m going to mention this…North Pole is a little town around 12 miles southeast … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks Alaska \'07
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Chena Hot Springs…
The day after we went to the theater, we headed up to Chena Hot Springs. This place has been frequented by Fairbanksians for over a century. Since shortly after it was discovered that there was hot water bubbling out of … Continue reading
Posted in Fairbanks Alaska \'07
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