08W and The Lynx

Would you check this out? LPA had the honor and privilege of flying the Tanalian Lynx girls basketball team! Lyle was our proud pilot and freight weigher, while I (Breanna) carried out the pre-flight stewardess duties of passing out water and earplugs. Alas I ran out of candy but the girls didn't seem to mind too much once they found out they were our first basketball team to fly in the new caravan!

I insisted we take both a smiling picture and a "do something crazy" picture. 

These cool peeps did not disappoint. 

08Whiskey (whom I like to call 08Wilder or wild-thang) taking off, en-route to New Stuyahok,

looking as grand and regal as a plane can look. 

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Mundane Moments

As the hype of the holidays wears off and the mundane moments of life seem to blur together, the need to take joy in the small things becomes more apparent. Much like today. The skies were grey, the ground an ugly shade of brown and the trees bare. However, as these local people of the community arrived home, LPA (Lyle especially) made sure it was a fun and laughter filled welcome home.

Along with the welcoming home of these fine folks we also unloaded a seemingly unending supply of freight, which of course brought more laughter into the air.

If you feel these mundane moments are starting to get to you, I suggest taking a flight or two with Lake and Pen, we will do our best to add some crazy fun back into these long winter hours!

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Jacque Retires in Style!

Jacque decided to retire!!

She did it with flare, and made a party out of it - like she does with everything.

Last week Dave and Jacque took their whole family (16 people!!) to Loreto, Mexico.

We stayed with some friends at their gorgeous beach house and spent our time relaxing, adventuring, eating, taking lots of family photos, and exploring the dirt trails on the Razor.

Swimming in the pool, turning the weight room into their Cave, and playing slap-pong.

One evening Lyle organized a ping-pong tournament. Dave was the Champ, Laura the Lu-hoo-zu-her.

Two other big events: scuba-diving and golfing on a gorgeous course - firsts for several of us.

One person liked to throw a fit when their ball went off course...

We rallied some stink eye from a few golfers when our 4 carts and 8 people raced past. We almost didn't notice though because we were having so much fun not being snooty!

One day we took a drive up into the middle of the Baja and explored a tiny little cobble stoned town, the mission church, and orange tree lined main street.

It was here we found a praying mantis that Bone's liked to pet. The mantis did not love it.

Then we explored a canyon and looked for cactus-wood, lizards and frogs. And we found them.

On the way home we stopped for dinner, and Jacque biked up a chilly margarita for us! It was kind of like her final LPA task. And she did it with a smile of course! Laura only had one sip before getting a roaring brain freeze. No one was surprised, but gave her sympathy anyway.

And no one will forget the day on our friends Yacht! Can you say highlight? We enjoyed all the boats, floaties, snorkeling and jumping we could. It was a spectacular day!

No one is looking for Dave to retire, but the celebration bar has been set pretty high whenever he decides he's ready.

Jacque - your partnership with Dave has made LPA what it is today. You've been a wonderful team mate. How will we survive without you?! Your presence in the offices and on the phones will be missed. Your quick thinking, care, and ability to manage all aspects of the company leave a huge void. Thankfully we know where to find you when we need you. We wish you lots of peace and excitement as you move towards the things God has planned for you next - he made you creative, joyful, and productive, so we know you're going to have a great time! We all love you so much! xoxo

New Staff!

They say hiring new employees can boost a companies overall positive energy.
Well actually they don't say that, but Lake and Pen does.

Katie came to us on sea legs, having just given up her sailing career to become a dispatcher. She brightens up the Port Alsworth office with her dimpled smile and get it done attitude.

Danny is a wizard with all things maintenance. He is pretty much the Captain America of LPA, he is excellent with customers, strong enough to handle any freight, and has been known to push around metal shields... that look remarkably similar to our freight carts.

Danielle is like the cherry on top of a delicious ice cream sunday on a hot summer day. It just seems right to have her around. She adds that extra touch to make LPA a fun and exceptional work place. You may find her in the Anchorage office, working away... or perhaps eating cherries!

Breanna came to Port Alsworth this summer with plans of becoming a wilderness explorer, but discovered her passion for being a dispatcher instead. She ditched the explorer status but still dabbles in the Wilder part, on her own time.

I hope you get a chance to welcome these fine folks to the team!

Our surprisingly multi-talented staff will make you smile - check them out on our website: lakeandpenair.com

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