Just-A-MudPAC Party Time! Live Blogging!
Here we are at the Just-A-MudPAC party! We’re finishing up getting the food prepared and Spouse is doing a last-minut run for ice.
This is our virtual fundraiser to send me and Shannyn Moore to Netroots Nation in Pittsburgh! We’ve each won scholarships that cover our registration and hotel, but not plane fare or the rest of our itinerary. When Alaskans make it to the East Coast, they try to fit as much in as possible, so in that spirit, we are piggybacking a trip to Cambridge for an evening with Shannyn Moore and AKM at Harvard. Then it’s off to NYC for a meet with the folks at MSNBC and The Huffington Post! We’re really excited for this trip that YOU are making possible, and we’ll be excited to take you along with us as our virtual travel companion.
Thanks to all who have donated so far! You can do so now by clicking the button on the top right of the sidebar. Everyone who enters is automatically entered to win one of our great virtual door prizes. You do not need to be present to win you’ll be happy to know!
Are you celebrating with us? Leave a comment and help with the live blogging!
7:45 – Guests are starting to arrive! One of our wonderful guests brought a chunk of Portage Glacier! Yup, a big chunk of glacier ice for our Shantinis and Mudslides! When I came to Alaska, you could easily see Portage Glacier from the shore of Portage Lake. Then, in 1993, Portage Glacier receded around the corner, and became invisible to those on the shore. It was sad… But here’s a chunk of what’s left!
8:05 – More guests are arriving. Watson the Wonder dog is in his formal bandana for the occasion. The torches outside are being lit, even though it’s still light and will remain so for a while.
The steaks are getting ready for the bbq. Yes, I am a vegetarian, but just for the interest of disclosure and to entice all the meat-eaters out there, I’ll post a picture. This will probably be the first and last time you’ll see red meat on my blog.
8:35 – OK, the party is really rolling! The steaks are on the grill, and the guests are mingling outside and in the dining room. We’re getting ready to draw the first name for a door prize! It’s going to be 3 jars of smoked salmon that Shannyn smoked herself. Trust me when I tell you that it is AWEsome. She gave me some and I had it on a toasted “everything” bagel with cream cheese and capers… Wow. You’ve got 5 more minutes to get your name entered. If you’d like to donate but just don’t have the funds, you can send me an email at akmuckraker(at)yahoo(dot)com to get your name in the hat!
Drumroll please! The winner of our first door prize – 3 jars of smoked Shannyn salmon and a genuine Brian the Moose goes to Carolyn M. from Silver City, New Mexico! Congratulations!
9:33 – Sorry to be away so long, Mudflatters! But, Holy Cow! I finally got to meet Gov. Tony Knowles! (I voted for him in case you were wondering!) Turns out he loves Mudflats! 
Had a great conversation with him and his wife Susan about health care and other things political. Mudflatter Tony Knowles… Who knew? Very cool!
Time for another door prize! Congratulations to Helen M. from Wales, WI! You’ve just won a beautiful Alaskan dreamcatcher!
9:48 – We’re listening to Geoffrey Dunn’s beautiful and talented daughter play the piano. She is a songwriter and a singer too. Tess is her name. Remember it!
Next door prize! Remember how I said that Sean Parnell would need a giant bundle of sage to exorcise the Governor’s mansion? Well, guess what? The lucky winner of a big fat bundle of Alaska sage is……drumroll……Brian C. in Van Nuys, California! Congratulations!
10:13 – It’s starting to get a little dusky now. The fire pit is blazing, and there’s lots of talking and laughing going on outside.
Here’s Geoffrey Dunn with Susan and Gov. Tony Knowles. Yes, they all love Brian. Who can blame them?
10:30 – Time for another drawing! The winner of another beautiful Alaska dreamcatcher is….. BJ in Utah! Congratulations!
We’re all having a great time. So glad you are able to be here with us! Bruce Springsteen is playing on the stereo, and people are starting to hit the desserts. I’ve finally managed to have a Shantini which is quite good!
11:44 – It’s dark now and the remaining guests are hanging out by the fire. There’s a cribbage tournament beginning inside. Chocolate cake and Mudslides are making the rounds.
2:11am – Lost my internet connection at the party so I am now blogging from home. The cribbage game ended. A few more songs from Tess, a cup of coffee with a little added dash of Mudslide, and we said goodbye. I left a small troupe of hale and hardy Mudflatters around the fire and said my farewells.
Here are our final three door prizes!
The winner of a hand made beaded necklace and earrings from Ann Strongheart is… Elizabeth in Wasilla!
The winner of a gift certificate for some fabulous wine from the Tiger Mountain Vineyard is… Fred in Mississippi!
And the winner of some smoked salmon from Victoria in Ugashik is…….Mona in CT!
I hope you all enjoy your prizes! I’m going to try to get them sent out before we leave, but if I can’t make it, they’ll ship out right when I get back.
We all had a great time at our virtual party with you. As I was blogging, various people would come over and watch, and read your comments. Everyone thought it was a pretty great way to connect the “real” world and the “virtual” world in a common cause.
We are both really excited to be going to Netroots Nation. We’re at that point where it has started to feel like it’s really happening. And we just found out today that Bill Clinton will be there on Thursday night to kick off Netroots in style! Wow!
Shannyn and I would like to thank you all for your participation in the Just-A-MudPac pledge drive. The donate buttons will remain active, and even though the party’s over, you can still donate to our great adventure if you haven’t yet.
We are all very excited for you. I understand that you register for different things – what have you registered for??
I’ll be donating… now!
I am off to kayak for a few days.. sorry I will miss the party! I’ll stall ‘em as long as possible, though…
Already donated what I could. AKM please note that if for some strange reason I should win the draw for smoked salmon – throw it back and recast for someone else! I already have plenty of salmon -frozen and smoked! That is, unless it’s Copper River. That I’ll take! Toasting a Penfolds to you and Shannyn! Thanks for all you do!
I’m here with fingers crossed & beverage chillin’!
donated the first day, and glad to do so!
The party started already in chat…the room is packed.
Shannyn, Bob was a great hit (he’s a mudpup and we’re trying to auction him off in chat as a fundraiser).
woohoo, this should be fun.
Great show tonight Shannyn!
Nebraska Native is mad about the auction of bob, though…
Question for Shannyn, how did you get your first invite to be on Keith’s show? Who contacted you?
Keith Olbermann’s producer contacted me after reading the rape kit story. And they knew I had a radio show. -Shannyn
Hi – running back and forth between here and chat – already did a donation and so happy to do so.
AKM I donated what I could a few days ago.
I am getting ready to move buy a house and move across the state so trying to be a good girl and save a down payment.
I am very excited for you and Shannyn and am looking so forward to your reports and what might come out of your Netroots excursion.
P.S. Will be enjoying a glass or two of Riesling this evening, in my pickup camper in an RV park in Palmer.
i’m here waving madly to mudpuppy playmates…
Some of the live chat folks are afraid they are too rowdy for the live blogging and have decided the are the people that are hanging out on the porch at the party.
Wave hi to the folks on the porch! Tell them to pop in and chat when they feel like it! AKM
it was fun talking to you tonite, shannyn!
I was laughing in chat… I acted like you’re my best friend in the world and you have no clue who i am!
…decided that THEY are the people… sorry
Message for Shannyn…
does your radio station have a link with more bandwidth ( if that is how it works ) because on your last hour once you get bumped off you can not get reconnected. not sure the reason. seems to happen every week. the first hour is fine though.
BTW, the food looks great, and I like that chunk of glacier
could i kinda take a lick of that glacier ice?
or is that icky?
Depends how clean your monitor is!
The actual ice is very clean! AKM
Yum what a great spread. Now I’m hungry, and it’s not vitrual hungry either. =)
For once, I donated on the first day, instead of procrastinating as usual. Very happy about that, too. Just wish it could have been more.
Looking forward to reading all about it from both of you!
Nan
I want to hear more about the Harvard gig. What’s that all about?
The Kennedy School of Gov’t invited Shannyn to speak about Alaska history. There will also be a gathering afterward. I get to be the stowaway! I went to college in that area and I’m really looking forward to that leg of the trip. AKM
what’s a virtual doorprize? …pretend? a conceptual doorprize?
Glacier ice is yummy!
Lainey: real prizes!
Shannyn, if you can’t remember where your sunglasses are later on, they’re on your head.
the button not working for me HELP
It’s always so much more fun to be a stowaway at a function like that, AKM. You get to be ‘the Mystery Woman’ that the cliques all speculate about!
Which button, Teal?
porchpup reporting in!
That food sure looks good – where did you say you live?
that donation button up younder
lol, zyggy!
post more LIVE photos!!!
sucking the lemon shortcake off my fingers.
sorry i didn’t share
I’ll be watching MSNBC to catch AKM, Shannyn, and following your great adventure. Wishing I could join you and meet up with y’all. If you look at the map of the US, I am living almost the farthest place from you and still within the continental US. Of course, that’s if you have a map and can read it.
Also, some people don’t have maps or even if they do, they don’t know that they do or how to read the maps also.
Hi all, the show tonight was first-rate, and the party looks like great fun, also. Already donated to the Mooseheads for Brian fund. Hope you bump up the fund tonight.
can a sista make a donation up in here….dang
that Donation button driving me to (more) drinking
Hey Rubber Room, which RV Park are you in near Palmer? I’m giving myself up here but did you go to the Vis Ctr downtown and have a look ’round the garden??
Partying here AKM and Shannyn, and lucky enough to be going to Pittsburgh to party with you ladies in person. Donated first day, happy to help.
See you next week – oh happy days!
Are you doing a tally on the fundraising and do you have a goal? perhaps I missed that.
hey, those porchpuppies are getting rowdy.
shouldn’t they be on curfew or something?
Try right-clicking on it, and opening the Donation Center in another window, Teal!
Yankee……Also, some people don’t have maps or even if they do, they don’t know that they do or how to read the maps also.
LOL stop, you making my stomach hurt too much laffin also plus in addition to because
Yeah! How close are you to goal?
What I suggested just worked for me, Teal
Sarah had a Facebook speech… did anybody bring the ‘ word salad’…?
Actually they were coherent sentences… WITH puntuation so SHE didn’t write it.
LOL stop, you making my stomach hurt too much laffin also plus in addition to because
you are just as bad, if not worse, teal!
AKM says: “When I came to Alaska, you could easily see Portage Glacier from the shore of Portage Lake.” Can’t you see RUSSIA?
Writing from AK – I, too, also, would like to know if Shannyn and AKM are meeting their goal for the big trip “southeast” from home. I certainly hope so – and I also, too gave on the first day. I am anticipating some interesting observations from these ladies on their trip.
Teal…are you able to get to the donation page yet? When I click on the donate button it takes me right to the page.
Shannyn is speaking at Hawved? With all them, long haired, book reading, Chardonay drinking intellectuals? Figures.
MonaLisa…didn’t work for me
you speaking of the regular donation button….or the hightlighter area directly above….
should i just do the regular donation button?
Samper – Did anyone mention, such as, the Iraq?
oh, goody, grilled protein.
thanks, akm
yes, regular donation button!
OK… my drink was telling me the wrong area for donating…got it!
teal…i made my donation on the yellow button…that pittsburgh button didn’t work for me
Steaks look great. My arteries are clogging the more I look.
AKpetMom, I am at Fox Run, I went to the visitors center at my last visit about a month ago with spouse when we spent a week here trying to decide what area we might like to live in.
I am here now looking for a house. Well I officially start looking on Monday. Wanted to get settled in a little and having internet was a must so i do not get “Mudflats DT’s”
I’m in kansas, but i’m hanging out on the porch in spirit!
hey, i left my two beardies in the car. do ya think that watson the wonder dog would mind a bit of canine companionship.
Watson looks quite dapper!
Thanks for lighting the torches..helps keep the insects away for us on the porch
Hi from spouse : ) -Spouse
I just made a donation. Sent it to Mudflats, hope that’s correct. I wanna win some salmon.
Hope y’all have a wonderful trip. Looking forward to hearing all about it and absorbing your new found knowledge thru your blogs.
Happy Trails and a safe home….
Food all looks wonderful. Thanks to all who live blogged I forgot I could get in by going to the radio station even if it does keep going out.
“Blame it on the al-alal-al-alalcohol…”
Oh…hi spouse.
Hey spouse…thanks for hosting this party!
I’ve dropped off the porch, and I just wanted to stop by here and say hi.
Here’s a hierarchy:
(1). Live music in which I am participating
(2). Live music in which people I know are participating
(3). Other live music
(4). Recorded music
.
.
( big number) No music
I’m off in search of (3).
Cheers.
HI Spouse!
Spouse has a wonderful smile, AKM. No wonder you married him.
yo, spouse
I made a really measly donation…I’m recently unemployed thanks to recession. Wish it could be more, but I believe that giving repays tenfold. So I’ll reap ten times measly soon!!
pearl…DON’T BE CLAIMING MY PRIZE…lol
Finally I did it…thru the reg button
good philosophy over the moon.
I wish my boss who hands out thank-you notes instead of paychecks had that one!
We need TUNES!!
Let start with this, cuz it makes me happy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D8lj3dg5-o
looks like Watson is wearing lettuce or cabbage.
Did he get into the word salad bar???
the food looks so tastey…can i get a plate to go
Hi spouse back!! and yes you do have a great smile – and a kind face also!
Hey, if you’re having probs with the Paypal Donate bidness. I believe it WANTs you to mark in the amount of money you want to donate, THEN Update Total, BEFORE it will let you go to the next step & let you Log On to Paypal.
Please enter your donation amount and click Update Total.
Purpose
Once you enter the $$amount it lets you log in. Yep, just donated another $5 to make sure, and that’s the way it works for me.
HI Spouse!
Teal: I hate it when my drinks talk to me. They should be seen/drunk, but not heard!
Mona: and places such as also too because there.
Looks tasty and fun. Wish I could be there in person. Hi, Spouse! Spouses are the best!
Oh, cwap. I just wicked the piece of gwacier and my tongue is schtuk. Schtuk? Schtuk!
Watson is looking quite handsome all dressed up tonite!
Does he like kitties?
I figured out that “Pittsburgh or Bust!” area was not where I was suppose to click…but that I should as usual click on the reg button….
Forever Anonymous says “hi” to all.
I think I hit the wrong button. Sent a donation but sent it to Mudflats instead of the joint venture.
MonaLisa ~ i’m LOVIN’ your tunes!
-Spouse ~ God bless you. I bet i’m not the only pup who prays for you.
AKM ~ i’m proud to feel like you will really read this and you will totally get what that means.
Shannyn ~ i love listening to you on the radio. When are you going to get your own TV show?
To me, learning your politics in Alaska is like learning to drive in the mountains. It makes the flatlands a breeze.
SAmper…lol I should know better that to listen to liquids
Ooo… steak. Did I mention I’m a carnivore? Well, actually, I’m an omnivore.
Except for liver. Ew. I don’t do liver. Or peas.
No liver or peas. And carrots are just so… blah… ya’ know?
So no liver, peas or carrots. Or broccoli rabe. Veggies just shouldn’t be bitter. You may disagree, but that’s my stance.
So: no liver, peas, carrots or broccoli rabe.
Why… yes. I actually AM ‘that person’ at real parties, too! (((…sigh….)))
Empish-I think that was where you had to send the donation…
THE DRAWING, THE DRAWING …
we’re getting close to the drawing.
yea.
[giggle] What i’m trying to say is that you girls are ready for the big time!
Hi spouse.
Hi flatters.
I donated a few days ago…….do i get a chance for a door prize?
I drink, therefore, I’m here.
hey, akm…
are you using the big round drum thing for the drawing…
or just a fishbowl?
Ummm, AKM & Shannyn, you’ve got 24 porchpuppies hanging out on your porch at the moment! Not wanting to be picky but did you have permits and certification on that porch? They get too roudy, heaven knows what could happen. Just sayin.
Hey Rubber Room, you really should go back and visit the gardens again as they look fabulous right now! (oh gosh, another shameless plug for the Palmer Garden!)
Fox Run is a nice little campground…I walk my dogs from the park there at Matanuska Lake. The fields up behind the lake are a great place to let the dogs “get it all out”
Thanks for replying.
LOL, Mona. but you forgot cauliflower.
The DRAWING …. soon? I’m ready…
If there’s any confusion about donations, you just click the regular Donation button right at the top of the sidebar, right underneath where it says “Pittsburgh or Bust!”
hoorah, for the salmon winner person from new mexico.
WOOHOO!
Carolyn M won the first prize!
Hi Spouse! Pleasure to meet you!
Hope you’ll be able to hold down the fort fending off Brian’s ilk and the bears while YOUR spouse tears up the East Coast and continues to change the status quo re: journalistic integrity.
I sent a little something in, but I wish it could have been much, much more.
Hugs to you all,
Karin
akm I can’t seem to donate, it won’t take. I don’t have paypal, is that the problem? AAAh! I’ll need to leave soon, but i will hang out a little while for some advice! (guess I will just have to party a little bit more!)
Just donated. Hope you guys have a wonderful trip and take zillions of pics. We will be waiting with bated breath for the report of the wonderful experience. Again, Congrats!!
“Under a Palin Administration, would all foreign and domestic policy be decided on the basis of how it affects Trig?
She’d better sew a handle on his back if she’s going to keep holding him up to distract voters from her own learning disabilities.
Comment by StrangeAppar8us on 08/08/09 at 10:33 AM”
that was one of the bestest comments at
http://www.rumproast.com/index.php/site/comments/obama_death_panel_lol/
Wha? It’s not exactly off topic… it’s more like something you’d repeat at a fun party…
Boo…you can pay with a credit card…choose the option on the left hand side for cc payment
Now that I think about it, I donated from whatever button was provided, so I don’t know if it went to Mudflats or to the trip. It was to whatever the button said!
Well, fiddle. Use it wherever & however you want. I hope that works lol
Nan
My computer doesnt get AK time right..am donating, with or without the prize,
so you can have at least one drink in Cambridge…maybe you could hang around there
till OCtober when it will be my 100 year class reunion…
Oooh.. we had smoked salmon on toast points with capers, Parmesan, and fresh tomatoes for a snack this afternoon! Yummy, yummy, yummy! Love all veggies here!
Oops…only 4o something year reunion….way long ago…
lady, thanks, but I tried that-no go. Anyone?
hey, calipat
i didn’t know you were coming! we could have carpooled somehow, someway or something.
booboodog, at the bottom of the left-hand side of the Paypal page where you put in the amount, it says you can use your credit card if you don’t have an account, press there and it will take you to a page when you fill in your name etc.
One of the updates says “Shannyn smoked herself” Poor Shanny!
Hello to spouse and Congrats to the first winner!!
Booboodog, what happened when you tried that?
AKM: I trust you will take good care of our innocent little Shannyn. She has no idea how accosting NYC can be.
I’ll never forget coming out of Penn Station the first time from NJ. It was a sea of yellow cabs, the huge bldgs, etc. I’m from Detroit, and it was a shocker. I can’t imagine what just a girl from Homer will think!
First thing I did was be totally “tourist/rogue” and got a hot dog from a cart.
AKPetMom, I will go over tomorrow. I just got my camper off the truck so I am a little more mobile now. I know very little of the area. Thanks for the heads up on a good place to walk the dogs. I have three with me.
AKM thanks for the party I am in a new area and know only a few people so it is nice to spend an evening with friends.
I am nervous and excited about my move back to civilization, but sure can’t wait until the move is over and I am settled in.
Fawnskin: Oh, yes. I wish we would have carpooled. It would have been so much more fun getting here.
It just kept saying info missing- tried it a few times, few cards but nothing.
I know the card works so..
oh, samper,
i consider myself a newyorker even though i haven’t lived there in years.
but i still get a hotdog from a cart everytime i visit.
it’s something ya just gotta do.
Hi Forty Watt!
Try to do at least one touristy thing while there.
I recommend Ellis Island! My Great Granny’s name is on the Immigrant (Croatia) wall!
Plus, there’s some kind of statue in the harbor you should take a look at.
btw calipat…i’m just up the hill from you tonight.
I will try this one more time…
hey, samper (again)…
my hubby’s name is on the wall as is my family name
fawnskin: as gross as the concept is of buying a hot dog off a cart in nyc, i recall it being quite tastey!
Gotta go, pups, if I’m going to enjoy anything of tomorrow. Party on! I’ll be on clean up squad in the morning, even though my own kitchen looks like a tornado hit it, followed by cats.
Hi spouse and hope you had a long talk with AKM and Shannyn about safety on the road,with all these protesters out who knows what can happen just watch each others backs.Take care all. By the way I did not see a joint venture button so it went to mud flats for AKM and Shannyn’s trip. so should be ok.The last time on thurs I just said what ever it is needed for. did not think to put for the trip but I trust AKM to make good use of any donation.Have fun on your trip guys.I wish My sister and her husband were still alive so I could fly up,only have one nephew left in Anchorage and for some reason he stopped or changed his computer access as I can no longer keep in touch,Maybe the economy got him also.I know he was talking about moving back here when they could afford to move .I know his sister moved from Talkeetna because of the drug problems in the valley.Her family moved way out of state
Hi Nina!
Booboodog, you probably know this, but be sure you put in the amount and click Update the Amount first.
Rubber Room, feel free to email me at my blog even if it’s off topic and we could have lunch and I’ll show you around the gardens and we can walk dogs at the lake.
Sorry for off topic AKM, but aren’t we supposed to network a little with those that we meet here?
Yes AKM, do take care of Shannyn. i remember the first time I took Mr. Quilt to Chicago! (he grew up on the Kenai). I’m sure New York is Chi town and then SOME!
Hey! Why dont you drop by if you have the time? We would love to have you!
When this country girl went to NYC for a week, i:
Lost weight from walking to the subway;
wore my sunglasses on the subway so i could stare at the amazing people;
got a hot dog and ate it standing up at Grey Papayas;
saw two midgets walking giant poodles in a crosswalk in Times Square;
had my camera taken away from me and tossed into a trash can at the Port Authority when i was going to the airport to return home. All because it was in the back pocket of my jeans.
It was October 11, 2001.
(on the way from the Port Authority to JFK, our bus was stopped and our driver searched because he was Asian)
And, great Party AKM, and Shannyn and AKM Spouse, I was sucked into chat and missed some of what’s going on but still, your spread looked delicious (and nutritious!) and I’m always happy to be involved with a great Mudflats party, even if only vicariously thru photos and text (you really need “smell-a-vision).
HOLY CRAP! I had to zip in to report that AKM and Governor Tony Knowles are chatting on the back deck. He was just telling her how much he loves all her pictures! Ha! Governor Knowles IS A MUD PUPPY TOO!
AKPetMom. That would be great! Sorry for the ignorance but how do I find your blog?
Sorry about the OT AKM, but thank you!
Sorry I had to bail on the radio show, mudpuppies. We had a fire here in the complex and were evacuated. Happily it was quickly contained and all is well. i donated at Mudflats just before the alarm. I understand that AKM and Shannyn are divvying up whatever comes in on both blogs 50/50. Don’t forget ladies! Picture of you two with Brian and Bubba!! LOL!
well, thank heavens they’re not on the front porch.
that bunch might make the governor blush.
Tony Knowles a mudpup! Hi Tony!
Fecking A! Shannyn, how cool is that?!
Cool – yeah Tony! he is not the only one.
Wouldn’t surprise me if lots of the Legislators are mudpups too – they had to hang on to their sanity somehow, didn’t they?
fawnskin – who knows? Maybe the new Gov. is there too!
Closet Mudpuppies…What a concept!!
Hi Tony!!!
I wanna sit on the back deck!
haha, entertaining myself speculating about who is there, in person, at that party. Levi, is that YOU?
This is some swanky, high falutin’ party!
jojobo: I’m sorry to learn of your sister! Perhaps you can try calling nephew? Any other family members in touch with him?
I just had the finest hand-made tamales in all of Mexico!
very cool to have a governor at the!
we rowdy porch pups got a visit from the cops.
Wouldn’t surprise me ONE BIT to find out how many ‘closet mudpuppies’ there are. Everybody wants to play in the mud every now and then!
Glad someone is getting something good to eat BigSlick – I LOVE tamales – yummmmm
Gramiam AKA Smoke Strapon Palin AKA Maim Arg:
…so so glad you are OK!
You were missed, but i tuned in late to Shannyn’s show and greatly appreciated your comments up until the time you were evacuated.
(the porch puppies didn’t REALLY get a visit from the cops – they are just having a good time imagining how much mischief they might get into)
We get tamales still warm around here. Phoenix is lousy with them. Yummy!
Booboodog also you can scroll down and the missing info should be highlighted in red,aside from putting in the donated amount first of course.I have a paypal account but don’t use it I use my credit card instead, Hope you got it taken care of alright.I know I had to many numbers in my credit card number and had to redo it Hope this helps also I did not put my phome number in and that stopped it the second time.
JUSTA! SHHHH!!!
(tee-hee)
I’m probably too late for the party, but I’m so excited that you’re both going east. I donated last night and am happy I could help just a little.
The food looks delicious, and as it turns out, we had salmon from Alaska last night for dinner and the left-overs tonight. Yum. Daughter’s boyfriend goes fishing in Soldatna every summer and came back with fabulous salmon.
the problem child:
Your live-blogging was awesome! I was able to catch up with what i had missed.
May the Kitchen Fairies visit your house, tonight. And the Laundry Fairies, tomorrow.
Don’t forget the trash removal fairies for Spouse!! And the hangover fairies for us porch ‘puppies.
AKM and Shannyn- have a fantastic trip! Be safe…we’ll all be waiting to read all about it…get lots of pics!
Thanks FortyWatt (yet again!) and Jojobo1, GOT IT!! You have to start all over when you make a change. Anyway, now AKM an Shannyn can have a snack on their trip! ha! Also, I believe Ann Strongheart is making a little something to donate that has my name on it!
They have FAIRIES for CHORES?
Why didn’t anyone (MOM!) ever tell me about this?
Oh, that’s right… my mom bore children to BE said fairies!
Next up on ‘Mona’s Happy Party Mix’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qit3ALTelOo
The running joke in the family is that I’ve been doing ALL the chores since I was 2.
Truth be told, I was FOUR! HA HA!
If you are wondering where AKMudflats went, Governor Knowles walked in and the conversation hasn’t quit.
Why else would we bear children? ROFL!!
Thanks sampler it has been a few years now.I do kind of keep in touch with my niece but won’t do politics with her cause she went the born again trail and I don’t think her brothers are that way she peeps saying she will give me his e-mail address but doesn’t follow thru.He was down here not to long after his mom passed to kind of look things over for jobs ,housing ect but I think the economy got him .From the last time I talked to him he had quite a bit of land up there and had hoped to sell it for enough to relocate than boom the housing market went to hell in a hand basket.
Warning: Play that vid only once, or you’ll be singing it for DAYS!
Did anybody save foodage and adult beverages for Snos and Server Guy, among others?
Wish you were here! Oh, wait! You are!
Hello party people – The porchers would love to hear from you – please stop in before they start tearing the place up! Thanks -
Now for a tribute to Pachlbel, as heard at Penn State….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM
Cheers to all the partiers…. and have a fabulous and safe trip, Shannyn and AKM!
As long as you are going to be in NYC, be sure to eat at Michael’s Restaurant on W.55th Street. I hear that all of the famous politicians and media people request a window seat. Oh, and if you have time, take in a Yankees Game, the Fire David Letterman Rally, and some of the fun museums. Bon Voyage!
@Samper ~
Sometimes you’re the shiner; sometimes you’re the shinee.
I’m popping into the party for a bit while I’m waitng for paint to dry. You guys are making me hungry!!!
Great show tonight Shannyn. AKM, I love the live blogging!
In America, you can grow up to be a shiner, or President ~ whichever you prefer.
(inspired by MonaLisa’s music)
Congratulations, Helen!
Congrats to the Wisconsinite who just won the dream catcher! I am a Native Wisconsinite (from Appleton, grew up with Greta Van Suestren and her sister Lisa) – transplanted to Los Angeles in 1968.
Sounds like a great party AKM, Shannyn and all!
Here’s a blast from the past:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3jWESj-Lkw
jojobo: I’m really sorry to hear that! This recession is hurting so many in so many ways. It’ll get better, though. It can’t get much worse, after all.
I hope you connect soon with nephew!
MonaLisa, that is from the Beatle’s acid rock stage ~ right? [grin]
I won a talent contest in grade school by playing and singing ‘Let it Be’…
[sigh]
i think i confessed earlier on this blog that i am an old hippy
Tina: Yes, but it was performed by a very young Aerosmith in the film ‘Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band’. I had SUCH a ‘thing’ for Peter Frampton!
Here’s my last song for the night, a cute little video that, although not THAT old, still brings me back to the ’80′s
Let’s Ok Go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv5zWaTEVkI
WOW!! I was WONDERING where Geoffrey Dunn was during all the latest crapola from the former Gov. How cool!
Congratulations Brian C!
Are we bringing potluck? Here’s my virtual contribution:
Pesto Deviled Eggs
6 hard boiled eggs
2 TBSP pesto
2-3 TBSP mayonnaise
Parsley
Half eggs lengthwise, scoop out yolks, and place yolks in a small bowl. Set aside egg white halves. To bowl add pesto and mayonnaise and stir until smooth. Spoon or pipe mixture into halved egg whites. Garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika. Makes 12 halves.
(for Halloween, halve green olives with pimentos and sink into eggs for pupils to “eyeballs”. You can make bloodshot veins with food coloring.)
Pesto
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup ( 3 oz) parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1-2 buds garlic
In a blender or food processor, place 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry; 1 cup (3 oz) grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; and 1 or 2 gloves garlic, minced or pressed. Whirl until basil is finely chopped and and mixture is blended. Spoon over hot cooked food. If made ahead, place in small jars and pour on a thin layer of olive oil to prevent darkening. Refrigerate up to 1 week; freeze for longer storage. Makes 1 1/3 cups
Enjoy. I always bring this to potlucks. I also have a really great curry shrimp rice salad.
Good night, my fellow mudpups! It’s two am here, and I’ve been punkinized…
AKM, Shannyn: Thanks for having me. No, no… I’m not driving, the cab’s waiting out front. Save me some leftovers!
Have a great party!
OMG MonaLisa IS MY NAME!, I had a thing for Frampton too. I had a poster of him in my room and would put lipstick on and kiss him. How geeky is THAT?! I thought he was so hot.
MonaLisa: Love It! Thanks for all the tunes, tonight!
…wonder how many takes it took on the treadmills?
dozing off here. Good night party pups and have a beautiful Sunday.
mlaiuppa: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! I’m saving this one!
Don’t we get a photo update of what the “knoshes” table looks like now?
Good night MonaLisa IS MY NAME!
It’s 2 AM here too and I should be getting to bed…just so much to do! I have a painting I must finish and a party to go to. I’ll have to leave the shindig in a bit and get back to work.
Mona & System: Frampton is a bald, old guy now. I saw a pic of him not too long ago and couldn’t even identify him!
And wasn’t he with the WHO, not Aerosmith?
Sleepy time for me as well. Thanks for the party, AKM & Shannyn!!
I’m crawling home… will be back tomorrow for the car.
AKM, I will donate something when I get back to Ireland, it will probably be next Friday before I can do it.
mlaiuppa: those sound delicious!
AKM, Shannyn, Pups (inside the house and out on the porch), thank all of ya’ll for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time! It’s been a wonderful party with great friends, good conversation, and head-dancing music.
The best of luck and fun and networking to NetRoots and the ‘Burgh Pup-in! I can’t wait to stay ‘posted’.
I saw frampton too. Maybe last year sometime on some talk show. I didn’t even know it was him! He lost all the hair I fell in love with back in the day!
I have to get back to work – darn! Thanks for the party!
Wishing both of you a wonderful and safe trip. See ya next Sunday at Mudstock!!!! Can’t wait!
Must turn in – I will be back tomorrow for my car, too – but it will be late in the day so please don’t let Big Slick drive it before I can pick it up.
PorchPuppies are organizing for a big drive to support Obama. That is, between the pole dances and other activities.
Just made my donation. I hope you both have a wonderful time on the East Coast and goodness knows what whackiness Sarah Palin will get up to while you’re gone!
Na Na Na Na Nana Nana…..Tequila!
See – what did I tell you!!
By the way: don’t worry, ya’ll… i’m sober and a decent actress and will be the designated decoy tonight.
:::slipping off to the restroom before hitting the road:::
well, the porch pups are starting to fall out.
AKM, you’re gonna have a LOT of cars at your place. Hope everyone remembers where they left them…
Here’s one…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEi7GPkxfsE
Roger Daltry was with The Who. And he doesn’t look half bad for his age. And still has his hair. Did a lot of guest spots on Highlander. Also did one on CSI: Las Vegas.
….and here’s the other!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szrzUDODznE
Tony and Susan Knowles – what a treat! And Brian likes them back – he’s got good taste. I miss the Gov. Knowles days when he waved as he jogged and always had a smile as a neighbor. I enjoyed going by the Gov’s mansion and it really was lived in and looked like a home, not a landmark.
I have heard many things over the years from various mansion staff members who shop in town, and from those who have worked with other folks I know. I can say this – the Knowles family was highly respected and well liked by their staff. I can’t say much more than that or I’ll be in trouble. But that says a lot to me!
Yawn. Getting too old to be up this late
and yet another party tune with a prophetic lyrical hook from DJ BigSlick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7miRCLeFSJo&feature=fvw
Hey kids! Sorry if this has already been asked, but does anyone know when Shannyn will be speaking at Harvard? I saw AKM’s comment that it was the Kennedy School who invited Shannyn, but they’re either slow or I’m stupid, because I can’t find reference to the event anywhere on Harvard’s website. Help?
nite all!
AKM, Shannyn thank you for the party, I had a great time.
Nite all.
Hello! It is great to say hello to a Saturday night Alaska party on a Sunday morning in Germany. Hope you are still all going strong. Looks like you have enough food to last the night.
I´m off to join the family for breakfast now, but will be thinking of you all..
Enjoy.
Late to the party, and hey, where’s everyone gone…? Oh well, next time, when we’re not watching silly TV and knitting a baby blanket for a mudpuplet…
Martha Unalaska Yard Sign–I used to run into Tony Knowles (and Sarah) shopping at Foodland!
Great party! I don’t have to drive home and don’t have to change into my pajamas! Sounds like you all had a swell time and so did the rest of us Mudpuppies. Nice.
OMG – Clinton will be in Pittsburgh to kick off the Netroots Convention! http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/8/763893/-MAJOR-ANNOUNCEMENT:-Join-President-Clinton-in-Pittsburgh
Have a great trip, AKM and Shannyn!
Hey, writers, don’t miss this explanation from Palin speechwriter. It is short and to the point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Z4oC3VMI8&eurl
Nite all, am fecking shattered. Doesn’t matter what side of the atlantic you put me on, I always stay up too late.
Martha Unalaska Yard Sign–we used to see him hiking and cross-country skiing too.
missed the party , looks like everybody had fun though
Any leftovers?
Back for my car.
Man! You guys left quite a mess!
I think I’ll just sneak around quietly and clean things up while everyone else sleeps.
(AKM will believe that whole fairy bit when she wakes up!)
Wait a sec! Who’s house is this????
Lori in Los Angles Thanks My nephew from Alaska was looking up in the Appleton area for a home when he was back here a few years ago. My oldest lives not to far from Appleton. I knew Greta was from Wisconsin but didn’t know exactly where.She was in Madison for a murder there at the UW. AKM and Shannyn thanks for the prize
jojobo: SOOOO glad to see you won a Door Prize!
I hope you enjoy it!
Speaking of the prizes, how nice of Ann Strongheart to donate HAND MADE, AUTHENTIC AK’N craft!
Kudos to ANN!
Wow wow wow!! Just read that my husband and I won the gift certificate from the Tiger Mountain Vineyards. I’m doing a happy dance. I can’t wait to tell him.
I was born in Anchorage and lived there several years. My husband and I like to visit and salmon fish. Still not sure how I ended up in Mississippi. But AKM and Shannyn help me stay sane while surrounded by a sea of red.
Many, many thanks!!
YAY!!! I love-love-LOVE salmon! Thank you SO much!!!
(S’funny. One of my first ADN names was ‘Ugashiksa’! It brought me luck!)
Pittsburgh AKMudstock 2009
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 – 1PM – Pittsburgh, PA
It is all really going to happen! We have extended the RSVP deadline to FRIDAY AUGUST 14th for any last minute Mudpuppies on the SURGE!
We are now at around 32 coming in!
There is now a PRE-AKMudstock gathering scheduled for SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 15th for those in town by Saturday night! Details to be announced TOMORROW Monday during the day on the UPDATE thread!
Stay tuned!
PITTSBURGH AKMUDSTOCK 2009 ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS
http://www.themudflats.net/forum/index.php/topic,7283.msg75256.html#msg75256
CHECK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATE INFORMATION:
http://www.themudflats.net/forum/index.php/topic,7283.msg75900.html#msg75900
Pittsburgh AKMudstock 2009
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 – 1PM – Pittsburgh, PA
It is all really going to happen! We have extended the RSVP deadline to FRIDAY AUGUST 14th for any last minute Mudpuppies on the SURGE!
We are now at around 32 coming in!
There is now a PRE-AKMudstock gathering scheduled for SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 15th for those in town by Saturday night! Details to be announced TOMORROW Monday during the day on the UPDATE thread!
Stay tuned!
CHECK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATE INFORMATION:
http://www.themudflats.net/forum/index.php/topic,7283.msg75900.html#msg75900
I’m very excited to see Geoffrey Dunn at your party. I expect his book to be well and truly researched with footnotes and an index at the back (as well as being a great read) to counter the kind of fluff the Quitter and her “christian” ghost writer are going to try to get away with.
(I have a fantasy of Ms. Vincent suddenly realizing her client is can not be trusted to tell the truth and dropping the project (like a former writer did) but with millions of dollars at stake, she may be willing to “hold her nose” and wade through the self-pitying, paranoid b.s. that flows from SP’s damaged psyche.)