The Mudflats

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Isn’t There an Ice Floe Somewhere That Needs a Homophobic Preacher?

If there is such an ice floe, I know plenty of people who would gladly escort Jerry Prevo on to it, and ceremoniously shove him off the shore with their foot to a destination far far away…or perhaps to no destination at all.   Prevo, of the Anchorage Baptist Temple has been a notorious opponent of civil rights [...]

Rural Update – Rebuilding Eagle and How You Can Help!

Just got the following message from yukonbushgrma out in flood-ravaged Eagle.  The City of Eagle is now collecting relief donations via a Paypal account, so those of you who wish to help in that way, here are the directions ************************************************************* [By Yukonbushgrma] We finally have the specifics on how folks can donate to “Rebuild Eagle” [...]
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Oyster Roundup? You Tell Me.

OK, help me.  It’s been the “Bedtime in Alaska” thread, it’s been “Odds & Ends”, it’s been “Daily Roundup”, it’s been the “Catch Up Thread”…. And now I’m considering the “Oyster Roundup”, because of this section of  the poem”The Walrus and the Carpenter” by Lewis Carroll: Four other Oysters followed them, And yet another four; [...]
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Mudstock VII in Connecticut! You’ve Been MudstoCT!

Well it sounds like Mudstock CT was a whole lot of fun!  I love how each Mudstock seems to have its own unique personality.  We knew this one was going to have some interesting stories,  because the three CT “Charlie’s Angels” of the Mudflats were going to be there.  There’s a polar bear, an interview with [...]
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Anchorage Speaks Out Against Palin’s Rejection of Stimulus Money.

It’s been a while since a bunch of hopping mad Alaskans gathered with signs to protest the actions of our governor.  But today, at 9:30 in the morning in the bitter cold, hundreds showed up to wave signs, mingle with legislators, pack the Assembly chambers, give public testimony and send a message loud and clear [...]
~~~~~Anti-Palin Rally at the Loussac Library in September 2008

Response to Palin’s Stimulus Rejection & Rally at the Loussac Library Tomorrow!

That’s right, Anchorage area Mudflatters, it’s RALLY TIME!  Tomorrow morning, Anchorage Legislators are having a meeting at the Loussac Library.  All those who want to encourage the Legislature to accept the federal stimulus money for Alaska, come join other like-minded people at the rally. Saturday, March 21 outside the Loussac Library  9:30am Dress Warm!  Bring [...]
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Mudstock VII – Juneau, Alaska!

The Mudstock Meetup tradition has finally come to the capital of our fair state.  Yesterday afternoon, Juneau Mudpuppies met face to face!  Here’s Mudflatter Sandy Beach’s writeup: ********************************************************* Juneau mudpuppies had a wonderful meet this evening! We got together at Silverbow Bakery, a great place to relax and talk. The date was selected to coincide with [...]
Suzy (M), prisonernumbersix (U), PGinMaryland (D), Lani formerly Bash Budweiser (S), bornokaythefirsttime (TO), fawnskin hussein mudpuppy (C), futurexpat? (K), Deep Blue's son (V), and Deep Blue (I). These are the same letters used for SoCal Mudstock (AKA Mudstock IV) - thanks, fawnskin!

Mudstock VI – Washington D.C.

Sounds like Mudstock VI in our nation’s capitol on inauguration eve was a great success!  Here’s the recap from Deep Blue, and some wonderful pictures! Yes, the wonderful Mudflatter holding the “C” was our hostess for Mudstock IV in Southern California, and brought the letters all the way to D.C.!  Wow!  She’s also the brave [...]

Bedtime in Alaska – Inaugural Mudstock Meetup!

Well, it’s been a long day, with lots of news.  But before I climb the stairs for bed, I want to remind all Mudflatters who will be in the Washington D.C. area for the Inauguration about our DC Mudstock Meetup! Here’s a chance to mix and mingle for great cameraderie and fellowship with your fellow Mudflatters [...]
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Mission Impossible – Mudflats Goes to the Atwood Building!

As you may recall, a special craft project distinguished the Anchorage Mudstock meetup from all the others.  Attendees, using yellow duct tape, cut out little yellow mudboots, and affixed them to shiny holiday ornaments.  But these ornaments were not designed for any ordinary Christmas tree. Their destiny was greater. (Insert Mission Impossible music here…..) “mwThatOne, [...]
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Mudstock V in Anchorage!

This weekend, Anchorage Mudflatters came together for Mudstock V, right here in my home town! I’ve had several inquiries from people, wondering if I was perhaps lurking at a nearby table, or if I had infiltrated the group under another identity! I’m afraid I’m not cut out for that kind of stealth, and I’m sure [...]
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Mudstock IV – Southern California!

Top row is fawnskin’s (Pat) hubby Roman and califpat’s hubby James M = socalwolfgal (Rhonda) U = Scott Palin’s S.O. Teri D = Palmdale (aka More Light than Heat aka Gini) S = nswfm (Karine) T = califpat (Pat) O = catwoman (Donna) C = Lori in Los Angeles K = Scott Palin we (heart) [...]