tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post1701628284376032074..comments2024-03-22T01:54:26.421-07:00Comments on Swankie Lives: 49th State: Alaska–Holgate Arm/Holgate Glacier (Aug. 20, 2013)SwankieWheelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458128398214149848noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-38820625678201410432013-09-24T08:46:58.247-07:002013-09-24T08:46:58.247-07:00Butterfly... you are right, so many young people t...Butterfly... you are right, so many young people think they are getting old. I feel I am getting younger. As for being cold... I was never really cold in Alaska, except for my fingers when I got them wet. It's all about dressing right for the weather. My favorite light weight jacket is cotton and it is NOT working well for me on the damp Oregon coast. I got to sleep at night and when I wake up, the jacket, just hanging in my van, feel wet. No COTTON against your skin in cold temps. Read up and prepare for dressing in those extreme conditions. Good luck and let me know all about the Arctic.SwankieWheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458128398214149848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-87979120630985937802013-09-24T08:43:06.837-07:002013-09-24T08:43:06.837-07:00Thank you, Linda, for following along. My 70th ye...Thank you, Linda, for following along. My 70th year will be the best ever. It amazes me to think over 1/4 of my high school graduation class is already deceased and I feel like I'm just beginning to live.SwankieWheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458128398214149848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-52089856884911946032013-09-17T21:10:40.537-07:002013-09-17T21:10:40.537-07:00You're simply courageous, Swankie! I hope to g...You're simply courageous, Swankie! I hope to go to Antarctica one day. I'm not sure about kayaking, though. While looking at your awesome pictures from Alaska, I've been covered in a blanket just because the air-conditioner is making feel cold. So, I'm just sitting here wondering how will I do in the Arctic. Thanks for sharing the video about the calving glacier. It's my first time hearing the term, and I was thinking what it was as I was reading your post. So your video taught me what it was :-). Blessings to you on your future adventures. I know people in their 20s who start talking about how old they're getting. Shame, shame on them! It's all in the mindset. Lol...so I guess they are by that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-73372570864311754962013-09-16T22:18:00.046-07:002013-09-16T22:18:00.046-07:00Wow, Swankie, I didn't realize you were so clo...Wow, Swankie, I didn't realize you were so close to hitting the 50 states! What a trip! I shall look forward to hearing about Hawaii. Lindahttp://www.ravensroads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-19788394494895792512013-09-13T17:48:24.043-07:002013-09-13T17:48:24.043-07:00Thank you for following along Nora, and you are we...Thank you for following along Nora, and you are welcome.SwankieWheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458128398214149848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-77665155151198208122013-09-13T14:00:11.555-07:002013-09-13T14:00:11.555-07:00Thanks for allowing me a look into your trip. You...Thanks for allowing me a look into your trip. You continue to fascinate and inspire me. NoraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01356999718666345443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-54724059687094094362013-08-29T12:18:26.420-07:002013-08-29T12:18:26.420-07:00Thank you, Lois. I can't even stand to think ...Thank you, Lois. I can't even stand to think about without hubby and Kali. The image is too sad. I kinda regret not returning to CO this summer, kinda, sorta, maybe.<br />SwankieWheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458128398214149848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-44600777807873513202013-08-27T19:26:44.267-07:002013-08-27T19:26:44.267-07:00I am so happy for you that you were able to go on ...I am so happy for you that you were able to go on this Alaskan adventure. Great pictures and story! I have been working in NE Colorado with no hubby and no Kali, in the middle of nowhere. Home for now. Thank you for the update. LoisRocknut53https://www.blogger.com/profile/05124676179191827773noreply@blogger.com