Another Frosty Morning

It's 24° here at the new homestead, and everything in the open is frost-covered again. While I know we're not immune to it, there are so many trees here that the car windows have stayed unfrosted, thus far.

AccuHunch is still calling for the white, fluffy stuff by the middle of the upcoming week, although no one can agree on exactly when, nor how much. Estimates range from "snow showers" to "1 - 3 inches", depending on with which source you choose to roll the weather dice.

But it's sunny, now that the sun is up, and the skies are blue. I won't say "clear" simply because they've been growing ever-more hazy over the last several days. The mountains across the Knik Arm are no longer visible, and even those around us are hazy at about 6 to 8 miles away. That will change when the next system blows in, of course.

I've been to the gas station and ducked briefly into Wally World for new head/blade assembly for my electric razor. It's way to early for the Reavers, of course, and I'd rather not get et.

Me, shopping at Wal-Mart. Okay, I exaggerate. A little.

The Secret to Success

so they say, is to find a niche that needs filling, and then fill it better than anyone else can.

Take these creations creations, for example:

The tenth Doctor (Doctor Who)

His companion, Rose (Doctor Who)

 

Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly)

Yes, those are recycled Mickey Mouse Club hats.

Oh - and that last one? She said this was the second one of that model she'd ever made. The first one was for some bloke named Nathan Fillion.

I Like This One

For all us sci-fi geeks & nerds (long may they wave!), I present my favorite version:

If Only...

Once a Browncoat ...

"I Wish I Was a Real Alaskan Girl"

Marian Call is a local gal who's starting to make it big in the music scene.

Five years ago, when I was still running a mall downtown, she performed at one of our arts & crafts festivals. This song received a standing ovation, and the crowd demanded that she sing it several times. She did, too.



And ... ready, guys? She's a browncoat.

Police Blotter Time: Chihuahua at Large!

From the Dutch Harbor Telegraph:

Suspicious Person/Activity- An employer reported that two female employees had been weed whacking at an apartment complex when an unknown male individual came out of his apartment and urinated in front of them. Investigation continues. 

I don't want to know what the witnesses are asked to identify - Ed.

Criminal Mischief- Complainant reported some children throwing rocks from the top of a cliff into the roadway.  An officer contacted them and educated them on the dangers of their actions.

Drug Law Violation- 22 grams of Khat turned over to Public Safety. Charges pending.

Welfare Check- Caller reported an orange raft was drifting away from shore with an intoxicated passenger inside.  Ports was notified and was able to retrieve the person and raft.

Assault- Caller reported being hit in the face by his girlfriend. The girlfriend stated she was trying to evict her boyfriend. The boyfriend stated that he was uninjured. Alcohol was a factor.

Bet ya saw that one coming...

Assistance Rendered- Caller reported a boat drifting away from shore with a female passenger inside.  Ports was able to retrieve the damsel in distress.

Animal- Chihuahua at large.

Run for your lives!

Trespass- Two individuals were trespassed from  a local eatery for engaging in behavior inconsistent with that normally associated with civilized food consumption, to wit, they got into a fight inside the restaurant.

What do ya think: Chuck E. Cheese, or Waffle House?

Drug Law Violation- Officers were advised of a what was believed to be a drug deal on the front beach. Investigation initiated.

Suspicious Person/Activity- Officer contacted two people he believed were acting suspiciously inside a parked truck. The two stated they were watching the ocean.

Submarine races, anyone?

Noise Disturbance- Officers were advised of loud music coming from an adjoining apartment. The musical malefactors were advised their melodious lamentations were not being appreciated at this late hour.

Everyone's a critic. And I thought "The Hero of Canton" was a classic.

Assault- Officers investigated a report of an assault that occurred between two besotted individuals. The two had a disagreement concerning one of the sots consuming the alcohol of the other sot.  Sot one, the owner of the alcohol, chased sot two, the consumer of the alcohol, down the hallway of the bunkhouse. None involved wished to pursue charges.

Best. Daughters. EVER!

My Father's Day present finally arrived.

Because Firefly!

Because Serenity

Received from JD

18 Things You Didn't Know About 'Firefly'

CarSort's 18 Things You Didn't Know About Firefly Infographic


h/t Jennifer

What If?

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