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Twilight, Week 6 in Healy
In my recent “Daylight” post I mentioned astronomical twilight and wondered how dark that was. It was a new moon, so there was no moonlight to add brightness. Since I was up anyway for the aurora, it was a good time to see just how dark astronomical twilight is. The light level was similar to…
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Aurora III, Week 5 in Healy
Another splendid night! Unfortunately C overdid it at work this week, came home exhausted & he couldn’t force himself out of bed at 1 a.m. He got to enjoy the photos later this morning.
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Daylight, Week 5 in Healy
The days are so long already. I heard – then confirmed – that we have had no night since April 11. Our cycle is a mix of daylight and twilight for months to come. According to timeanddate.com, Daylight is 15 hours and 29 minutes today in Healy. The sun rises over the nearby ridge a…
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Snow, Week 5 in Healy
Yet ANOTHER snowy day. Reviewing the forecast, it could look very different in a few days. Here are a few photos from today, April 18. The snow banks beside the outhouse path are now knee to waist high. I am feeling a bit better. Hopefully in a few days the roads will be clear enough…
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Tracks II, Week 5 in Healy
COVID has me worn out, so I was happy to find an photo from a couple weeks ago that I forgot about for a quick post. More raised tracks in the snow in a windy area I frequent on my walks. Raised footprints, probably moose Below is an example of how deep the original tracks…
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My Turn, Week 4 in Healy
I was overly optimistic. Now I can’t go to a bathhouse for that weekly shower that I have been anticipating! We knew it was likely I would get it as we live in such tight quarters. At least C is feeling much better, & I am not too bad. And we are surrounded by beauty…
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Weather, Week 4 in Healy
Woke up to a beautiful day! Camera doesn’t do it justice, such as refusing to pick up Mt. Healy behind these trees with the sun reflecting off its snowy peaks. Cold again, at 8 below as I headed out the door. If it is below zero I wear parka plus ski jacket on top of…
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Winter Outhouse
C added a heat lamp to the outhouse which provides both light & a bit of radiant heat. The best thing about using an outhouse is the view! Years ago after spending 3 months using privies while hiking the southern half of the Appalachian Trail, I found indoor toilets confining & boring. I like to…
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Moose Car Wash II, Week 4 in Healy
Our car washing moose brought his twin today. We watched them for over an hour as they alternated washing vehicles & eating vegetation. I love watching them! And we like the cleaner vehicles.
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Aurora II, Week 4 in Healy
Another strong Aurora showing last night when I woke up about 1:30 a.m. I could barely raise C who went right back asleep so I went outside myself. I watched the lights dance for about an hour. At -10F I came back in the house regularly to avoid getting too cold. When I went back…
Me & C
Roaming: Shenandoah River to the Alaska Range
Me & C 