Adios Brian!

Brian is taking a winter work siesta - and going on a motorcycle adventure with his wife Karoline!

They are planning an epic ride from Seattle, Washington down to Panama.

I'm thinking they're gonna have some major saddle shaped legs by April.  

But who cares.... the memories will be amazing!

We had a goodbye fiesta for him at Flattop last night. A few slices of pizza and a few games of pool. One final happy get together to send Senior Party Planner on his way to tortilla-ville.

This is the last, and actually the only, photo of MRI's FunTeam: El Loco & La Nina.

We're really glad your out to explore the world Muchacho, but hurry back pronto!  

Your Vaca Challenge: Bring back a recipe for BBQ'd Fried Ice Cream.

Hoodies!

We have LPA hoodies in our Anchorage office! 

They're going fast, so stop by soon to pick-up your favorite one.

First Winter Dump

Anchorage got 7" this morning!

Time to get out the plow. And the shovels. And make that chiropractic appointment. 

 Horray! and Heave Ho!! 

Close To The Middle Of Nowhere

So yesterday we had the most spectacular weather for an expedition down the Aleutian chain. Heading out south west from Anchorage we crossed over the mighty Cook Inlet making a bee line for Stepovak Bay where one of our clients have a moose and bear camp nestled in the mountains.

One of the many mountains we passed by is St Augustine volcano with a history of recent eruptions off shore from Katmai and Lake Clark National parks.  

After nearly three hours we arrived at our destination on the sunny shores of Stepovak Bay where the volcanoes are so numerous they merely have numbers.  

The largest among them did warrant a name, the summit of which is pictured below, Mt Veniaminof. If you look closely you can see a recent mud flow that has issued from the summit cascading to the left as well as a significant flow protruding to the lower right. Steam was billowing from the calderas warning us of its potential power. 

All in all a pretty awesome day, come join me some day and I'll show you some of the best of Alaska!!!

The Big Four

Lake & Pen Air's pilots.... Matt, Josh, Dave & Lyle. It just doesn't get better than this folks!

Notice Lake & Pen Air's newest addition - 9PV! Lyle recently flew it from Idaho to Alaska, and it's creamy leather seats are now comfortably flying passengers all over the state.

During the photo shoot a forklift conveniently rolled by and
took the camera up high for an overview of the ramp.

Someone asked the pilots to 'Do something fun!'  

One guy did. Two guys just laughed. The fourth guy walked away.

Which Lake & Pen Air pilot will take you on your next flight?  

I suggest you go on four flights - so each pilot gets a turn to wow you.

Home Depot Ain't Got Nothing On Us!

Lake & Pen Air's gate at the Kenai Airport has been needing a luggage cart.  

So Trusty Tim custom made one according to their specifications.  

Today he put the final touch on it - our cheerful Lake & Pen Air logo.

Kinda makes you want to travel doesn't it?! 

Call: 1-907-283-2227 to book a flight, and your luggage will get the best ride of it's life!

Who Ate My Cookies?

So Sharon, in the Port Alsworth office, was kind enough to send a container of cookies to me (Brian) 

in Anchorage. She clearly labeled the container "Brian".  

She sent the cookies to me on my day off knowing that no LPA employee would dare 

steal a cookie from a container with a name clearly labeled on it.  

But.... when I came in this morning I could barely understand Laura because of the food in her mouth

(presumably cookies). Laura muttered something like Sharon sent me a package.

I check the package and this is what I find...... 

Is that a bite mark out of my cookie??  LAAAUURRRRRRAAAAA!!!