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Let the Summer Daze Begin

    The days of summer have officially begun with the Memorial Day weekend activities.  Operation Big Lake again proved to be a busy weekend for the auxiliarists who attended the four day event.  There was a flurry of activity from VE requests, lake patrols, crew sign-offs and the official riverboat load-out for the upcoming Yukon Coastie Trip.  And then we had to suffer with all that Fellowship.  As always, Richard Fairbanks helped the auxiliarists, active duty guardians, and yes even the fire department, gain a few extra pounds.  What a great way to kick off the summer fun.

     While some of us were having way too much fun on the PWC’s, other auxiliarists were manning the safeboats in Seward and Whittier and Petersberg.  From what I hear, they had their work cut out for them, gathering up broken boats and those who failed to observe the 1/3 rule.

     On June 6, five auxiliarist and one guardian took to the Yukon River for a trip of a lifetime.  I am happy to report that I had the pleasure of going to Stevens Village with Coastie, JoAnn Grimaldi and Admiral Colville and the “river gang” and what a time we had waiting for us at Stevens Village.  Alie Ferko was the hit of the village, the kids just swarmed around her as she played games and entertained the group. Nancy and Dean Terencio prepared Coastie for his special introduction, as Ray Miller, Charles Gewin and Tom Kane prepared the boats for the next leg of the journey.  Admiral Colville smiled all the way from the Yukon Bridge to Stevens Village as we all took in the beautiful weather, calm river and the many sights along the river.  When you get a chance, follow the trip on the D17 website.  There have already been a lot of lessons learned on this trip.  The “river gang” will have lots of stories and memories to share.

      I am looking forward to my days on the water in July from the 4^th to the 16^th.  If anyone is on the water in Prince William Sound during those dates, give a call on the radio, call sign Fantaise or Aux 264 and maybe we can get together.  You never know what I have in my freezer for one of those Fellowship things.