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Tag: Alaska Day 2019

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Reconciliation Day

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Rich McClear

At 2 PM the Tlingit community held a Mourning and Reconciliation ceremony at the base of Noow Tlein, (Castle Hill) On the top of the hill was the “Reenactment” of the transfer with the Russian flag lowered and the US … Continue reading Reconciliation Day

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Alaska Day Parade, 2019, Take Two.

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Rich McClear

The bagpipers have returned to Seattle, the beards and bonnets are judged, ball gowns are back on their hangers for another year and I am still digesting pie and donuts.  I’m also getting around to sorting, processing and posting pics … Continue reading Alaska Day Parade, 2019, Take Two.

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Alaska Day Parade, 2019

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Rich McClear

There is always food.  On Problem Corner I promoted black cod tips at the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and the food booths and the hot dog stands opening, at 11 it was fish pie and fry bread at St. Michaels, … Continue reading Alaska Day Parade, 2019

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Wailing at Whales

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Rich McClear

Sitka Historical Society 2019 Brew Cruise. It was weird, we were on an Allen Marine boat and the whales were playing all around us, and while some people took time to watch them most people were pre-occupied with beer, brats … Continue reading Wailing at Whales

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