4 dogs, a flaming grill, several humans, some boats and plenty of beer in a cooler a happy afternoon float down the Chena do make

The Bell+Howell BF977 mentioned in my previous entry captures memories of an afternoon float with friends down the historic Chena River.

Three dogs are in, just one more to add to the party. The grill is fired up and ready to go and the cooler is full of ice and a plentiful supply of tasty beverages.

 Approaching historic downtown Fairbanks where the famous and infamous E.T. Barnette accidentally landed and later founded Fairbanks.

That brown blip on the right is a statue commemorating the initial white settlers to the area. My Grandma and Grandpa Cathy and Marvin Jones have their names engraved on the plaque that runs around the statue, along with other pioneers who came up before statehood.

That's the new courthouse.

 This is where they're working on constructing a new bridge since traffic flow downtown is sometimes backed up.

Inter-group communication was sometimes a challenge since there were 5 boats in total, but we managed through shouts, gestures, and object throwing.

Haha! I see evidence of a photo taken with film to the right! 

Of course I ran out of film before Ed's epic swim across the mighty, raging waters of the Chena. Ed's the guy who looks like a pirate giving you the thumbs up. He is one strange dude. But then again, strange starts to look a bit normal after you've been in Alaska for a while.

All in all it was a grand adventure thoroughly enjoyed by all parties involved!