darrel Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Will be heading out for Alaska Saturday the 10th. This will be the second Alaska trip for me. First one was in 2010 in a 1984 Dolphin. This adventure will be about 4 months. I will be alone until August when my wife will be flying to Anchorage to meet me. Got to see the Alaska state fair in Palmer. Got a large to do-see list. If there is anyone out there with points of interest give me me a jingle. Don't know how often I will have internet but when I do I'll send pictures. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I left for Alaska in 1999, I'm still on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 That's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkaman Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE ADVENTURE. LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE TRIP REPORTS & PICS !! JOE FROM DOVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Please keep us posted have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 I've made it to Prince George British Columbia. Driven about 1200 miles. Getting 14.44 mpg so far. No problems, no bears, no moose. Beautiful country. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 And the beer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Fine beer, free parking, fantastic view Tree crushers in Mackenzie B C What a view. Williams Lake visitor center Wild flowers Fraser river Catching fish Edited June 24, 2017 by darrel Add photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just beautiful. We're all jealous Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Wow derrel Fantastic Man! Wish I was following you. Be Safe! BTW that's better mileage than my 4 banger gets. Super Jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyoGuy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Nice pictures (and fish) Darrel. Couldn't help but notice the 'skeeter-proof shirt. Have you needed it for most of the outdoor portion of the trip up there, or just fishing? Glad to hear no problems so far. Safe travels. TG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Sketers are bad, got a few welts so the sketer jacket is always close by. Starting a new leg, Mile Post "0" Dawson Creek. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee & Joan Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 WOW, Darrel, fantastic, keep those photos coming. I read up on these personal Mosquito repellents you can put on your belt, or get a lantern https://www.amazon.ca/ThermaCELL-MR-XJ-Mosquito-Repellent-Appliance/dp/B00LM93Q0Y/ref=sr_1_3/147-1075444-6849368?ie=UTF8&qid=1498346882&sr=8-3&keywords=thermacell+lantern they protect out to 15 feet, runs 4 hours per load.. Now you have me curious why they would build a machine to crush trees? Is there some story there about a war on trees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Yes there is a story. Williston lake was to be built. The peace river to be damned up and create this lake. Hope you can read the place. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Kiskatinaw curved wooden bridge, old Alcan Hwy. This bridge took as long to construct ad the Alcan Hwy did. Dartel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 1 hour ago, darrel said: Yes there is a story. Williston lake was to be built. The peace river to be damned up and create this lake. Hope you can read the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Derek, that's them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Just pulled into my camp area and it let loose. I'm at Fort Nelson now with severe thunderstorm warnings all day. Sorry can't post video on phone. Cooking dinner, BLT'S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Haven't had WiFi for awhile. I'm a Watson lake. Saw quite a few animals. Soaked in Liard hot springs, got relaxed. Fred was it you that has a sign posted here, if so do you remember where? The picture of rear wheel, I had a clicking for two days and in got louder, came from the left rear. Had all kinds of terrible thoughts. Turned out to be I had lost one of the screws from the plastic cover, it was flopping around. What a relief. Am expensive was inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 This is so nice of you to let us enjoy your trip with you. Some of the nicest pictures. Stay safe and keep having fun Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks Linda, having fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Like Linda says Thanks for sharing darrel! I'm sure all the members here enjoy your posts. Keep em coming Man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 just curious not on the mosquitoes as much as the black flies there. My cousin went there once and said the flies there can get so bad in summer that they can actually KILL animals by draining them of blood and that their voraciousness knows no rival in the lower 48. He went on to add that while fishing there they had black fly attacks that were so bad because the flies, unlike mosquitoes had some intelligence to them and would crawl around on your suit looking for any opening to get into and once in the extreme biting would begin... YIKES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I don't know about killing by draining blood ... http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/black-fly/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Dead link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Well I can see the link and killing is involved but livestock. Don't quite understand how a toxin that this one black fly has can kill cattle but not people. I'm from New York but never even heard of black flies until I went on a white water canoe trip in New Hampshire. OMG they take a chunk out of you not just a string and instead of itching for a few days the bites cause pain for 2 weeks. I had scars I could point to where I got bit for a year. Very nasty but short season for them. Hope Darrel has missed it Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The link works for me too. Here's the 'relevant' bit:- " In Canada, black flies cause human suffering and are a scourge to livestock. In the Athabasca River region of northern Alberta, weight loss in cattle caused by the black fly attacks in one outbreak (1971) amounted to 45 kg per animal; 973 animals were killed in one area alone by Simulium arcticum, a species whose saliva contains a toxin which in large quantities causes anaphylactic shock and sometimes death in cattle. In Saskatchewan, 1,100 cattle were killed by this black fly species during the outbreak years of 1944-47." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Never will forget backpacking in Algonquin National Park in 71. Clouds of black flies! Used up a whole bottle of 100% deet and my ears almost fell off! Nasty powerful stuff but necessary to survive! Next trip up there had a black fly net hat. Never leave home without it LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Black flies are an annual event here. The 'season' is typically May 24 - June 24. But I'll take them over poisonous snakes or spiders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 No black flies but there are horse flies. In 2008 on a road trip to Yellowknife I clocked horse flies at 45MPH. They can take a chunk out of you. Did not have cell service. I'm at Whitehorse now, got to take a shower and do laundary. The bed will feel good tonight. Speaking of bed I must hit the hay it's 11:35 and still light. Will post pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkaman Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TRIP. WOULD LOVE TO DO WHAT YOU ARE DOING. STAY SAFE AND LOVE ALL THE PICS. THANKS. JOE FROM DOVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 7 hours ago, darrel said: No black flies but there are horse flies. Around here, we tend to call them 'deer flies'. Few horses around, more deer (and moose). I've no idea if there's any real difference, but yes, they can take a good chunk out of you! They seem to prefer/see dark colours. Walking a black and a tan dog together, they'll swarm the black dog much more than the tan dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 k flies but there are horse flies. In 2008 on a road trip to Yellowknife I clocked horse flies at 45MPH. They can take a chunk out of you. Did not have cell service. I'm at Whitehorse now, got to take a shower and do laundry. The bed will feel good tonight. Speaking of bed I must hit the hay it's 11:35 and still light. Will post pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 I know this is not a toy, we'll it probably is for someone, but very cool. From Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Maybe originally from Germany, but not any more ... https://thewanderingheffalump.wordpress.com/about/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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