Anchorage Blog

hw2bsg asked:

Homeworld2 BSG v.0.3.0 Fleet Commander Single Player mission 2 “Ragnar Anchorage” play through.

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DAMES

David Reichman asked:


d trip planner dreams of conquering the roads of Alaska. Here is a great idea for an adventurous motorcycle road trip over the Last Frontier.

This road trip will certainly entice every motorcyclist all over the United States, no matter where they are coming from. The first town you will encounter from the Alaska Highway is Tok where you can camp or lodge in a comfortable hotel for a good night’s rest before continuing your excursion the following day.

Carry on with your motorcycle road trip through Alaska by making your way to Valdez. Take the Richardson Highway, Alaska’s first highway. The scenic highway is absolutely made for the road trip enthusiast as it is full of twists and turns, a mountain pass, elevation gains, waterfalls and glaciers as you travel along Wrangell-St. Elias and the Chugach Mountains. Valdez houses a number of glaciers that you can check out by cruising, flight seeing, walking or just riding by. You can also take a break from riding by fishing for different species of salmon and halibut or you amaze yourself by watching marine and land wildlife such as sea otters, harbor seals, mountain goats, and black and brown bears.

Every motorcyclist taking an Alaskan road trip would most definitely want to visit the Harley Davidson shop in Anchorage. The ride from Valdez to Anchorage is over 551 miles. The experience is well-worth it as you take on the journey under Alaska’s midnight sun. Take the Harley Davidson shop tour and get ready to be awed by the innovative structures and engines of these world-known bikes. You do not need to worry about accommodations as there is a campsite just beside the Harley Davidson building where you can set up your tent free of charge.

Carry on with your Alaska road trip on your motorcycle by driving 240 miles north of Anchorage to Denali National Park. Marvel over the majestic Mount McKinley and other spectacular mountains. The park is immensely huge and you are welcome to join all the activities it offers. Give your bike a break and relax by doing some fly-fishing. If you are looking for something active, you can join a mountain bike tour around the park, or go rafting or kayaking. Or, if you want to try something new, go on a helicopter flight seeing and heli-hiking and enjoy jaw-dropping views of Anchorage and other parts of Alaska. Head north through Fairbanks from Denali National Parks, and then straight to the isolated tundra of the Arctic Circle, where you are to experience almost twenty four hours of daylight. There are lots of campgrounds in the area for those who choose to stay for the night.

The thousands of miles you conquer, the challenging twists and turns, the picturesque sceneries you pass by, and the extraordinary experiences you get to tell your friends and family back home will make this journey to Alaska all worth it. It is certainly one of the most memorable excursions in every road trip planner’s list.



RAINES

ddegraw2001 asked:


I have two kids and little resources ( I do work ) my bills and food take all our money. Does anyone know of some local resources for christmas help? Thanks

KRAWIEC

erzulie asked:


I am interested in going to school over there. How is life? cost of living? is it hard to find jobs? overall is it a good place to live? Thanks

WATKIN

Robert asked:


No matter how good the equipment you use, you can’t have a secure anchor for your boat unless you know how to use the gear properly. Often boaters will refer to anchoring as an art that you learn and improve upon through experience. The first step in anchoring your boat properly is to select an anchorage.

When it comes to selecting an anchorage you want to take into account prevailing winds, the bottom depth, the bottom composition and the existence of any other craft in the area. It is important to find shelter from the wind since calmer water will place less strain on your anchor and therefore your nerves as well. Always remember to anticipate any changes in wind direction and velocity as well.

The type of anchor you will use depends on the composition of the bottom. You should ideally anchor in a place where the water is deep enough that you don’t have to worry about sitting on the bottom during low tide. Although you don’t want water that is too deep since your rope or chain will be long, and you will have a greater swinging circle as a result. It is best to anchor in water that is two or three times the depth of your boat at its lowest if you can.

When approaching the anchorage you will want to make sure you have adequate swinging room. Be sure to mentally calculate the swinging circles for any other boats that are in your area. Circles will be small for boats attached to moorings and larger if they are on anchors.

Also take into account how the other boats are lying in relation to any wind and current. Reduce the speed of your boat and enter into the anchorage on the same heading as the boat already anchored there and then slow as your approach your anchorage point.

When it comes to placing and retrieving an anchor it is best to have two people in order to make the process easier. Position one person at the rode and the other in the cockpit. After you have chosen your spot to anchor the operator in the cockpit will slowly turn the vessel into the wind. Then pay out the anchor until you feel it hit bottom after you have made sure it is firmly attached to the rode.

Then the boat operator should slowly back up at the second person pay’s out the scope that is required for the chosen anchorage. At the desired scope tell the operator to stop, secure the rode to the vest and then tell the operator to back on the rode slowly. This helps to take up slack and drive the anchor sharply into the bottom. The vessel can be shut down once you are sure the anchor is set.

Anchoring will take experience to perfect that art. It is a functioning of heavy gear, applied force, friction and proper angles. Invest in an anchor winch for retrieval and always lean towards heavy ground tackle. Be sure to have at least one anchor system on board just for deployment during an emergency. You can help keep the anchor stock down on the bottom by attaching a heavy weight near the junction of the chain and line of the rode.



SENECAL

Makuta K asked:


hi i need help. you see i really want to see my girl friend that lives in alaska anchorage for this halloween. but my problem is i cant find any cheap flight that doesn’t involve changing plains coz it is my first ever flight. so can someone help me?

SUH

ddiessl asked:


i want to rent a car at anchorage and drive to seattle. is it possible that i drive through canada and go to seattle and return it there before i return back home to bangkok?

ZAPPONE

emsjoflo asked:

Angel Romero Playing and Conducting Vivaldi in Anchorage. He is playing a Malapanis. The power, sensitivity and depth of this guitar are incredible. Romero is an amazing performer.

CAUDLE

Marshallinak asked:

Pictures of a rally in Anchorage Alaska against Sarah Palin, McCain occupation of Alaska Justice system. Demand truth from sarah and Impeach Talis Colberg.

RUEBUSH

Melody asked:


okay i was wondering if anyone knew a place in anchorage, ak that sells delicious cakes to buy for tonight. im talking like aroma bakery, charlie’s bakery taste. not like fred myers, carrs or coldstone. im looking for a decent price! thanx!

HAFELE