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Author Topic: Ohhhh, yooooo hooooo - Aloha from Alaska  (Read 1987 times)
Alaskan Sisu
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« on: October 06, 2009, 11:21:54 am »
Alaskan Sisu is reflective of my Finnish roots - sisu is a strong willed Finnish gal...that would be me - strong and sensitive all wrapped into one package. 

I grew up on a fishing boat in Southeast Alaska and have spent my life gathering and putting up seafood, meat and berries, etc., in the Alaskan tradition.  Alaskan women are known for being able to go from one extreme to another with just a quick change of clothes...casual, nice, fancy, outdoorsy - whatever. 

I am retired and during the spring and summer months I can be found  working in my yard here in Juneau or out in Gustavus, Alaska.  We have a Cessna 172 that air taxis us all over the place for lots of adventures and gathering.  It's nothing for us to go take a flight any time of the year and have a picnic on the beach!  Alaska is one place where you can be in town one second and in the wilderness the next...poof!

I raise and breed golden retrievers to give away and believe me every puppy tells a story!  Lots of my friends and family have my goldens and sometimes I'll have as many of 12 or 14 in the yard.  It looks like a lion kingdom. 

I worked in the Alaska legislature for D's and R's for over a decade and am definitely non-partisan and anti-Palin.  We have a huge family here in Juneau with relatives and friends spread throughout the State. 

Yes we are a HUGE State, but technology has brought us closer....I guess that could be said about the lot of us mudpuppers too.
Oh yeah, and I love a good campfire anytime!
Take care now and best wishes to all.
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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 11:40:15 am »
Hello, thanks for the into...

what a wonderful life. From the city, to the lion ravaged yard  Grin, to legislative halls, to the highest of heights, to a quiet seaside picnic...
I hope you tell us many stories of your adventures!

 Welcome
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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 12:06:41 pm »
What a fascinating and full life.  I look forward to hearing more.  Welcome
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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2009, 12:12:30 pm »
 Hi, Casual, nice, fancy, outdoorsy and whatever Alaskan Sisu!  Welcome  Can I have YOUR life, please?   Cool
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2009, 12:27:55 pm »
Being a mongolian finn here..I fully understand the comments/the lifestyle and energy..and..focus upon decoding the healthy ways..to move/travel..through the wilderness. Hail and well met!
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2009, 12:33:58 pm »
Welcome, Sisu -  Glad you can join us!   Welcome Welcome

Technology will never replace a good camp fire!
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« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2009, 02:02:50 pm »
Hi Sisu, welcome to the mudflats forum, where we talk, eat, drink and laugh together.  Sometimes vent and cry too. 

12 - 14 goldens in a yard, now that would be a sight to see!  Love it!

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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2009, 02:45:09 pm »
Hi Sisu.  I live in Texas, so I know what it's like to live in a big state (yes, I know AK is bigger).  However, its a major trip from one end of Texas to the other, too long for even one day's pleasant drive. 

I'm new to the forums; I just wanted to welcome you!
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2009, 04:33:27 pm »
 Welcome Sisu. Glad to have ya here!
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« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2009, 05:11:52 pm »
I truly don't know what I would have done if I didn't find this haven last winter.

Thank you very MUCH,  everyone also too!
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« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2009, 08:32:49 pm »
Welcome to the 'Flats, from your southern neighbor  Cool

Feel free to sit by our virtual campfire, roast a few marshmellows (s'mores, anyone?) and entertain us with tales of your life.
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2009, 09:01:56 pm »
 Welcome                                                                             Welcome
From one Alaskan to another - though I think you come by the label more righteously than I - welcome!
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2009, 09:19:18 pm »
Welcome to the Mudpuppy kennel, Sisu. I have enjoyed your posts on the blog. Glad to have your input here on the forum as well, I hope you will join us for chat on occasion as well.  Welcome Party!
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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2009, 10:44:35 pm »
Alaskan Sisu, a big hello from West Wales in the UK.   Welcome to the forum  reindeer
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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2009, 11:25:37 pm »
Awesome intro - sounds like an incredible life you have there.. Wink

 Welcome to the forums!
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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2009, 03:44:17 pm »
I'm just another refugee on this forum from Hurricane Sarah that never left...

Random kindness rocks my soul and there seems to be a lot of that around here!
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« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2009, 12:59:55 pm »
 Welcome

Always thrilled to have another Alaskan join us. There are other mudpuppies up your way. I know because we met some of them in up there in May. All those goldens. How cool!  reindeer
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« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2009, 07:06:41 pm »
Southeast mudpuppies rock!!

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« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2009, 06:43:38 pm »
Congratulations, you're now on the states list. Smiley

This intro will now be moved to Archived Introductions. Wink
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« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2009, 08:54:13 am »
Tis' an honor being on the States list - lets get this party started....or as the famous Rosie
of Rosie's Bar and Grill in Pelican, Alaska  with her famous yell: 
Take yer' pants off lets have a party! 



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