Fairbanks officially reached 70 degrees for the first time this season on Wednesday.
It’s the 11th latest date for hitting that mark since record keeping began.
A continuation of what was a very cool month of May for Interior Alaska.
Dedicated to my Partner in Crime on the Second Floor
One of the perks of traveling is the unexpected gems one runs across. Sometimes it’s a special location, sometimes it’s an experience, and often times it is an individual. As I traveled the U.S., and I’ve been to all 50 states, I have learned that every state has something unique, something special to offer.
As much as I make fun of Iowa, and trust me, I have an entire book of jokes, I have always known that Iowa is loaded with gems, and Andy Clark stood out in the very best way.
I was in Knoxville, Iowa for eight months, spending a good amount of my time at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. Andy often called me “his bouncer”, as we prowled the Second Floor during races and special events, and I was happy to play the role. We shared a love of music-particularly Jazz & Blues, cars, and humor. I learned a lot from Andy, and I hope I took in just a bit of his quiet dignity. From double duty during Nationals to purgatory in the Rotary Tent and quiet moments after the dirt stopped flying, Andy was just a joy to be around.
An evening with Andy on the Second Floor was always entertaining and educational. Looking back, I enjoyed our time touring Barnhouse Music and quiet lunches at Smokey Row, solving the problems of the world, just as much.
I have returned to my space Between the Circles tonight, because Andy followed this blog regularly when I was active. It is only fitting that I return in his honor. I thought the absolute world of Andy Clark, and even though communication wasn’t possible in recent years, he has often been in my thoughts.
Rest in peace Partner. I have no doubt you will find a band to join in the next chapter. It was an honor and a privilege.
Minus Twenty
Sunday morning was the first day of the season for it to drop below zero at the cabin.
Thursday morning we saw our first -20F.
20F Degrees
Well, Fairbanks did not get through September without a hard frost. The thermometer read a very solid 20F in the Goldstream Valley.
Late afternoon I visited the bus to drain the water tank, and the frost was still on the ground.
Winter is around the corner.
Rest in Peace to a true original
I was lucky enough to see Kristofferson live at a small venue in Utica, NY.
Like a bird on the wire
Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free
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