Snowy Trip to Thorne Bay

We take a trip to the east side of the island, to Thorne Bay.  Snow still covered the side of the road just a little east of our place, surprising us.  It was deep all the way to Thorne Bay.  We haven't seen it in Klawock for at least a week.


The Big Salt Lake Road follows along the Big Salt Lake, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean that looks like a lake.  It stretches about eight miles into the island, and is one of the most scenic sights on the island.  It's about half a mile wide, and surrounded by forest right down to its shoreline.

About six miles from Klawock, there is a thumb of the 'lake' that sticks into the forest, only about 250 yards across.  This picture is a shoreline, showing the icey cover and the snow covering that ice.  It's really beautiful.

 Kathy is still waiting for her reinforcements.  A new counselor has been waiting in the wings, dealing with HR issues, which have finally been resolved, and he should be here this week.  

Tomorrow starts the second week of working for my new director.  She is getting up to speed very fast, a good thing.  

We went to the last game of the season for the Craig High School Panthers last night, and the varsity beat the Sitka Wolves, who were one game away from an unbeaten season!  It was an exciting game, very close score the entire game.  Now they move on to regional playoffs.  

 I'm working with the 2012 Prince of Wales International Marathon and Half Marathon committee, on the 13th annual event.  It takes place May 26.  

Brady is off to Halifax for 12 days tomorrow.  Hope the weather isn't too bad.  

Have a good week all, and a nice Presidents Day.