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Open Thread – And the Winner IS…(Updated!)

Mudflatter Lisa has sent an email, stating that she does not use milk on her oatmeal, and therefore realized after the fact that the milk requirement was not satisfied.  She has graciously decided to forego the prize and pass it on to the first person who included milk.  (big round of applause for Lisa)

So, we can now congratulate our new winner Mudflatter Stephanie and her pink sippy bowl of Cocoa-Puffs!  Bowl – check, Cereal – check, Milk – check, Sigh – check!  Enjoy your copy of Bloggers on the Bus, Stephanie!

I’ll post the other entries on tonight’s open thread!

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Congratulations to Mudflatter Lisa!  She was the first to get her photo submitted via email, and included all the relevant components – bowl of cereal, spoon and sign.  As the winner of our photo contest, Lisa will be receiving her very own copy of Bloggers on the Bus by Eric Boehlert.  Thanks to all who participated!  I’ll be posting all the entries shortly so you all can enjoy the submissions.  My inbox was quite full of cereal!

I had a very busy and fun evening which I’ll fill you in on tomorrow.  But, as it’s 3am and I am posting this in real time, I am off to bed!

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275 Responses to “Open Thread – And the Winner IS…(Updated!)”
  1. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    oops, I meant

    Special KT

  2. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Sarah Snaps!

    Special KATIE

  3. InJuneau says:

    Oh, and that last one on post 271 should have been:

    Talk-and-you’ll-be-hurt Burst Snarkios.

  4. InJuneau says:

    Oops, missed the newest one:

    Boy-oh-boy She’s Nutz Snarkios

    also too

  5. InJuneau says:

    Oh yea, the comments section is still open! Here are my cereal name suggestions (anyone want to venture a guess on what we eat a lot of in our house?):

    Snarkios
    Honey She’s Nuts Snarkios
    Multi Blame Snarkios
    Ice Dam Burst Snarkios
    Snarkios HousesCrunched
    Frootie Snarkios
    Frosted Brain Snarkios
    All-about-me Snarkios
    and last but not least
    Talk-and-you’ll-be-hurt Snarkios

  6. Say NO to Palin in Politics says:

    dang forgot the link…….I’m way behind so this may have already been posted.

    http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2009/05/25/business/25gretaB.ready.html

  7. Say NO to Palin in Politics says:

    I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t feel comfortable enough to put my hands on the theighs of Bill Clinton and Bush Sr., things that make ya huh and hmmmmm, then I don’t think so, lol.

  8. lynnrockets says:

    @ irishgirl

    On your birthday, please remember, “Guinness is Good For You”!

    Slainte
    -lynnrockets

  9. Nan says:

    seattlefan
    Good reminder – thank you.

  10. Lee323 says:

    @ seattlefan
    —————
    Amen.

  11. seattlefan says:

    I didn’t see much about Memorial Day on here today, so I would like to pay tribute to all those who have sacrificed everything in their service to our country. I watched several services and thought about my own relatives and the countless people I will never know that lost their lives in the service of our military. Some did it willingly and others (Viet Nam Draft era) were not so willing. Whatever the circumstances, they all gave their all in our name and for that I am so grateful and humbled.

  12. bubbles says:

    nite everyone. i really do wish we could find peaceful grannie. at least to make sure she is alright. i miss her voice. i have to take my stupid pill now so see you tomorrow…love b

  13. bubbles says:

    hi bob. welcome to mudflats. hope to see you here again….b

  14. austintx says:

    Bob – I posted this early on and I was fine with Lisa’s entry.
    But she came forward with her “no milk” declaration and the runner-up moved up. Lisa is still a champ in my book. Any way – no worries and come around more often.

    5 austintx Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 3:48 AM
    Um – I think it’s in there…..she likes it gooey.

  15. Lee323 says:

    Bob….your comment was funny. Just another light-hearted comment on a light-hearted topic.

    Now, take off the hair shirt and stop flagellating yourself.

  16. Karin in CT says:

    @257 badger state Says:
    Hi mudflatters. My name is Bob and I am the author of post #46. I posted this shortly after I did a stupid pill. Sometimes I think I have a sense of humor and I intended this as a joke. It appears as if it has backfired in my face. I believe Lisa is the winner and a true winner at that. I am shamed…
    ****************
    No biggie Bob! We’re nice people here!

  17. badger state says:

    Hi mudflatters. My name is Bob and I am the author of post #46. I posted this shortly after I did a stupid pill. Sometimes I think I have a sense of humor and I intended this as a joke. It appears as if it has backfired in my face. I believe Lisa is the winner and a true winner at that. I am shamed…

  18. EyeOnYou says:

    bigdayqueen Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 4:51 PM
    I’m not saying help from FEMA would not be a good thing, BUT where is the help from the state of ALASKA.
    _______________

    Now you know that Sarah is a firm believer in people taking care of themselves and not expecting the State or Federal Government to do it for them.

  19. austintx says:

    253 GlobalVillage Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 5:17 PM
    Austintx – if you are still here, I saw the other day that your son will be appearing in a very prestigious musical event. Congratulations. You and your son must be very proud – what a thrill. I know you have a wonderful time.
    ************************************************
    Thank you very much. BTW – new thread concerning the birth of twins !!

  20. GlobalVillage says:

    This is such a cheerful/joyous place – with chatter about dogs/animals and other funny things. It’s nice. Strange how an evil being brought everyone here with their sense of humor. Thank you everyone.

    Austintx – if you are still here, I saw the other day that your son will be appearing in a very prestigious musical event. Congratulations. You and your son must be very proud – what a thrill. I know you have a wonderful time.

  21. Karin in CT says:

    Happy birthday Irish Girl!!! Hope you are hoisting a pint to the flats as I type this!

    Congrats to Stephanie for her sippy bowl shot and to Lisa for fessing up about her milk-free oatmeal.

    Last night, I whipped out my camera, made the I heartmudflats sign and taped it to my dog’s head. I put the first bowl down (he LOVES cereal and milk) and began to click away. It took until the end of the SECOND bowl that I finally got a good shot. Then when I went to transfer the pics we already has us a winner! Oh well, my dog sure was happy!

    See AKM, you even make dogs happy all the way over in CT:)

  22. bigdayqueen says:

    I’m not saying help from FEMA would not be a good thing, BUT where is the help from the state of ALASKA.

  23. UK Lady says:

    Co Amost Native

    I think we are living parallel lives. 😯

  24. austintx says:

    IrishGirl’s birthday ?? I leave for a few hours to eat bbq and pound a couple of beers……..well……Happy B’Day IrishGirl !!

  25. TBNTJudy says:

    Oh, Miss IrishGirl, many, many happy birthdays to you!

  26. MinNJ says:

    Happy Birthday, Irishgirl! And best wishes always.

    @Uk Lady
    …just no waitress. LMAO.

  27. UK Lady says:

    Canadian Neighbour

    Gawd knows, I think you guys watch it more than me 😆 the only ones I’ve seen are Susan Boyle and Stavros Flatley, which was hilarious.

    Global Village

    The bedclothes pulled over my head works for me.

  28. Canadian Neighbour says:

    Irishgirl,
    Happy Birthday!! And many more 27’s!!!!

    GlobalVillage,
    I see the metal colander on the rack but that won’t work with holes it.
    Might find myself with a cast iron pan as it could have a dual use – Protect me and can be used as weapon if need be!!

    UKLady,
    Is the British Talent show on every night this week? I’ve just watched the youtube vids of tonight’s show.

  29. GlobalVillage says:

    Happy 27th Birthday Irishgirl. XOX

  30. lilyf says:

    as my neighbor from Tennessee used to say, “Well isn’t she precious”: http://www.zimbio.com/Sarah+Palin+Scandal/articles/553/Worst+Sarah+Palin+Scandal+Yet+Emmonak

  31. UK Lady says:

    The twit is twittering

  32. winkwinkWA says:

    Just talked to my niece and she said it was 80 degrees in Fbks. today, sure hope it holds out, I’ll be there on the 3rd, can’t wait!! I have a question-the peepees are saying Sarah sent out a message, declaring the floods a disaster and wanting help from FEMA, seems they get the Alaska info before it hits the Alaska papers, its nowhere on Fbks News or ADNews , whats up with that?????

  33. Quince Squibb Underpinnings says:

    Who would have thought AKM’s contest would be so dangerous? LOVE your sparkling new cereal ideas, everyone….and UKLady: could you point the spouse to the cereal for his dinner?

  34. CO almost native says:

    @UKLady #222:

    My kindred spirit–only my crash-n-burn involved doggie drool and a granite counter top. Husband thought it was hilarious last night…he’s now outside cleaning out the gutters, trying to get back in my good graces (and a homecooked meal).

  35. CO almost native says:

    Bwa ha ha!! Look what happens when I’m gone…snicker…good thing I didn’t have coffee in my hand.

    Frooty Loopt
    Winkin Wheats
    Very Beary Mooselix

    Loved all the others– a Memorial thread, mudpups 🙂

  36. Irishgirl says:

    🙂

  37. Irishgirl says:

    Many thanks and a final goodnight. :0

  38. UK Lady says:

    Irishgirl!! Happy Birthday xxxxxxx

  39. GlobalVillage says:

    Canadian Neighbour @ 225

    Maybe upturned cereal bowls then?

  40. bubbles says:

    irish girl—happy birthday to ya and many, many wonderful years ahead of you. sweet dreams, dear one…..love b

  41. BigSlick says:

    Happy Birthday Irish!!!!

    Counting backwards from 29 again I see…..

  42. curiouser says:

    Happy Birthday, Irishgirl! Celebrate!

  43. Irishgirl says:

    Nite all, don’t won’t to get entangled in the stairs and dogs and whatever. Plus it is my birthday! 27 again!

  44. LA says:

    Big Slick and bubbles:
    Geeze Louise..I have not thought of “Coming to take me Away” in many, many years…too many to count. What a Flash from the past. Thanx

  45. bubbles says:

    oh uklady you are the best….b

  46. BigSlick says:

    Well, that all depends on whether you are using real tin, or just an aluminum substitute…my tin foil hat is made from authentic tin hammered from the used casings of Kippered Snacks eaten whilst hiking near the Oregon Vortex to imbue them with superior telepathic tuning qualities.

  47. UK Lady says:

    you are a kind hearted soul bubbles, but no cooking if he is home after 8.30pm. He is an optimist, he always thinks he will get dinner even if it is 10pm. I have no idea why he thinks this, it has never happened in 10 years. Don’t worry too much, he is a happy boy and the fridge is full of food and beer, just no waitress.

  48. Canadian Neighbour says:

    big slick — Good find.

    Does that mean our foil hats won’t protect us anymore??
    What are we gonna do???

  49. bubbles says:

    big slick-ha ha he he ho ho. thanks for finding that video…..you rock…b

  50. bubbles says:

    please uklady go fix that man his dinner.and another pint…love b

  51. UK Lady says:

    No bubbles, I’m OK thanks, just the usual near death experience with dogs on stairs, ask any dog owner, they will be well acquainted with it.

    UKMAN has just come in from a quick pint with the boys (lasted 4 hours), stinks of guinness and is wondering where his dinner is, HA!, I have two smilin’ dogs.

  52. BigSlick says:

    Here they come.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzHtm1jhL4

  53. Irishgirl says:

    I’m sure Ukman can’t be too amused at Uk Lady’s latest stunt. Get a grip woman!! 🙂

  54. bubbles says:

    uk lady are you alright? nothing bruised or hurt? ukman is gonna get us. uh. about the cereal names. you do know THEY’RE COMING TO TAKE US AWAY. they will be carrying butterfly nets but they can’t find us all. i hope.

  55. nswfm CA says:

    On Sunset Blvd in Hollywood, Greta V S. A fraud and a cult. Google France and Scientology.

  56. QuiltAK says:

    Way to go Lisa and Stephanie! I have to say the sippy bowl is a nice touch – if you’re one of those that drinks the milk after eating the cereal! I never did. Once again, hilarious titles guys!

  57. Aussie Blue Sky says:

    Congratulations to Stephanie on having milk in the house when so many of us milk-drinkers failed. 🙂

  58. UK Lady says:

    Yay Lisa, Yay Stephanie!

    And congrats on the good catch with the emaily link Irishgirl. V. Interesting train of thought.

    Irishgirl, I kid you not, cameras, stairs, dogs and 2am is not a healthy lifestyle.

  59. honestyinGov says:

    who doesn’t like a little “Palin-NutZ-Erie- Oh’s” on the Mudflats everyday….

    And the ADN newspaper eats ” EaR -eehh! -oh’s ” everyday ,,, Shiela Toomey feeds it to them

  60. ericmiami says:

    Yay, Lisa and yay, Stephanie!
    I was hoping to see an entry from the Palin family. I’d bet their kitchen is milk and cereal most of the day. Maybe Greta was in town and distracted them?

  61. Irishgirl says:

    *heard*

  62. Irishgirl says:

    Congrats to both Lisa and Stephanie.

    I had my camera batteries recharged and was skulking back and forth to Mudflats all day yesterday. Alas, us Europeans never stood a chance. The competition was announced and won while I was sleeping. And I hear that UK Lady had a nasty incident concerning a dog, a stairs and a camera at around 2am this morning.

  63. nswfm CA says:

    Not the iceberg, but did you see that France spanked the scientologists? I mean really, who could believe that stupid cult is a religion? I drive by the place on Sunset when I get my hair cut and shake my head every time.

  64. curiouser says:

    #189
    austintx Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Here’s what Teens – 4 – Christ have to say about cereal.
    —————

    Funny. You have a knack at finding the darndest things.

  65. Sourdough Mullet says:

    Correction about the web address of the Talk of Alaska radio program tomorrow. You can catch it at http://kska dot org/ (no www in the address)

    There is a live stream link halfway down the page in the middle.

  66. MinNJ says:

    Rice Grifties
    What a hoot! …so glad I checked in, but am on pins and needles about the iceberg. Really. I mean it. (been reading Margaret and Helen a bit.)

  67. austintx says:

    New winner. I was wrong when I thought Lisa liked her cereal thick and gooey.

  68. Sourdough Mullet says:

    KSKA (Anchorage’s public radio station) just announced that the topic of this week’s “Talk of Alaska” program will be “Bloggers on the Bus” – the influence of bloggers on the campaign trail. Woo Hoo- should be fun. They’re broadcasting at 10:00 AM on Tuesday. I think there’s a link to a live stream it at (aprn dot org)

  69. TiredMom says:

    You guys are all such a hoot! Was having a rough day, and of course once I got here, things improved! Y’all make me smile! Thanks

  70. Ripley in CT says:

    Irishgirl: I saw that earlier today. Pretty damning, I’d say. I wonder if that’s not part of the Iceberg…..

  71. Canadian Neighbour says:

    I lack one too — ‘a few’
    Time for cutting the nails!!!

  72. Canadian Neighbour says:

    189 austintx Says,

    I note a fe Raisin Brain or lack thereof!!!

  73. austintx says:

    IrishGirl – Thank you very much !! She is not kidding……..ck. it out.

  74. Canadian Neighbour says:

    Cinnamon You’re Toast Crunch

  75. Best wishes to Ann! Thanks for the update. Stay safe.

  76. Hey Sarah, want some Katie Kouric krunch krunch? yup, yup.

  77. Irishgirl says:

    Hey guys, for a very interesting analysis of the missing e-mails, check this out.

    http://iheart.themudflats.net/2009/05/25/understanding-sarahs-email-without-hacking-her-account/#comments

  78. austintx says:

    Here’s what Teens – 4 – Christ have to say about cereal.
    https://www.teens-4-christ.org/TheBoard/index.php?s=6969a0ecdf3a96cd3a82f9fed64bc64a&showtopic=5574

  79. mwThatOne.. says:

    London Bridges Says: Fibber One

    =======

    ha.

  80. califpat says:

    Palin Pooper Pops

  81. London Bridges says:

    Cream of Lies

  82. London Bridges says:

    Wild Ride Crunch

  83. mwThatOne.. says:

    Dinosaur Bits/Bites/Bets

  84. curiouser says:

    #55 the problem child Says:

    Oh well, if you need cheerioing, I’m your gal. Glad you enjoyed our collective burst of silliness.
    ————–

    I love your silliness mixed with cleverness….and it there seems to be no end to it.

    Canadian Neighbor….raisin brain

    Tealwomin……. Kaboom [Goes Your Career] Cereal
    Is that like a ‘down the toilet’ serious fiber cereal? (Apologies to MUYS….you are much better with the poop jokes.)

    ———–

    Ann Strongheart, Please stay safe.

  85. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Blinkberry Nuts and Grifts

    OK, sorry, I am going away for good!

  86. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Whinky Wheaties

  87. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Snap Crackle & God

  88. London Bridges says:

    Fibber One

  89. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Nutty Crapola with Ahmens

  90. London Bridges says:

    Well Sarah had an extra Grandma title she isn’t using, anyway!

  91. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Grandma’s Grifter Grits (stole grandma from above)

  92. London Bridges says:

    Grandma Sarah’s Old-Fashioned, Half-Baked Alpha-Truths

  93. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Honey Smacked Nuts

  94. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Quaker Quick Grifts

  95. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Total BS Flakes

  96. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Katie Kouric Krunch Krunch

  97. London Bridges says:

    Special “T”

  98. UK Lady says:

    Stay safe Alaskans.

  99. Tealwomin says:

    Kaboom [Goes Your Career] Cereal

  100. Canadian Neighbour says:

    Mini Tweets
    Cream of Tweets
    Cream of Twits
    Alph-A-You-Bet-cha
    Raisin Brain

  101. crystalwolf aka caligrl says:

    Isabella re: #11 and #97
    The village voice has a very good article
    http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-10-08/news/the-book-of-sarah/

    Goes into housegate on pg 4-5 I believe also,too….
    go to palingates and she has quite good write ups on “housegate”

    Regina also has quite a write up “Sarah Palin’s Valley friends”
    About the 5 who resigned she says:
    *Former board president Cheryl Combs, in a written statement about her resignation, cited concerns that Executive Director Cheryl Metiva may have “inappropriately spent” money for personal expenses and without board approval.

    Two board members said they decided to resign in part because of threats from Metiva’s husband, Marty Metiva.
    * Crowder said the board decided to give the money to charity, including the United Way of Mat-Su and the Wasilla senior center, because the event was advertised as raising money for charity.

    Marty Metiva, the event organizer, wanted the money to go to the chamber.

    *Some quotes by Cheryl Metiva when Sarah Palin was tapped by John McCain:

    “She’s more woman than Hillary and she’s more man than Hillary,” said Cheryl Metiva, who attends Wasilla Bible Church with Palin. “She’s a feminist on a mission. She’s very much in touch with being a wife and a mother and a girlfriend to the women in her life.” Boston.com
    *Cheryl and her husband Marty are the couple in the center of the photo, taken at Sarah Palin’s Inaugural Ball.

    Marty Metiva ran for mayor of Wasilla last year, but lost to Verne Rupright. The couple are on the Iditarod Trail committee, which has just lost sponsorship money from Wasilla as it was omitted from the city’s budget at the direction of Mayor Verne Rupright. Iron Dog also lost Wasilla’s sponsorship.

    She also has 2 vids. 🙂

  102. Closet Mudpup says:

    Glad to hear things are well so far, Ann. I really hope the flooding gets no worse.

  103. Tealwomin says:

    Fruity Mummy Tummy Cereal
    [the real one is called: YUMMY MUMMY CEREAL]

  104. Ann Strongheart says:

    here’s the link for the weather service updates:

    http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/products/fcst.php?product=SRAK48PACR

  105. Tealwomin says:

    hey where is everyone

  106. Ann Strongheart says:

    reposting just in case it was missed on the last page 😀

    Hey all,

    Sorry I didn’t do an update yesterday. I was doing every piece of laundry I could find in my house LOL getting ready to finish packing up to go to Ugashik. Will try to get a post up on anonymous bloggers later tdoay

    Nunam is doing fine. Our river is still intact and hasn’t broken up. Upriver is another story!

    Kotlik broke up and is having MAJOR flooding. Last night at 3 am my hubby’s best friend called because he was panicking because their water was still rising. He was worried they might have to evacuate. Haven’t checked on them yet this morning.

    Emmonak has broken up and experiencing moderate/major flooding.

    Alakanuk is having moderate flooding.

    There are 3 ice jams right now. One between Nunam and Alakanuk. One between Alakanuk and Emmonak. And one between Emmonak and Kotlik. The ice is piled up for about 15 miles according to the National Weather Service website tried to put the link up but my comment went to moderation.

    Will try to keep y’all updated as best I can. So far we are doing fine here in Nunam.

    Ann

  107. Tealwomin says:

    New & unimproved Crazy Cow Creal

  108. Tealwomin says:

    Artic Smacks

  109. Tealwomin says:

    Product 12 [for 2012]

  110. Closet Mudpup says:

    Loco Puffs
    Flaky Flutey Tooties
    Stimu-Waffles
    Salmon-free Pebble Nuggets
    Flaky Coal-Plant Turnovers

  111. the problem child says:

    Hungry Markets Crunch?

  112. curiouser says:

    #148
    Nan Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Austintx – Got it – not a problem.

    Found it just in time for spouse to say “you ready yet?” His brother will not be amused to see us 1/2 hr early (he is *always* early to everything!). Geez.

    Will finish checking out that thread when I get back… sigh. 🙂

    Nan
    ————–

    Have fun! It sounds like a party!

  113. the problem child says:

    curiouser Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Congratulations, Lisa!

    And, OMG, you guys are a hoot! Thanks for cheerioing me up a bit …
    —————–
    Oh well, if you need cheerioing, I’m your gal. Glad you enjoyed our collective burst of silliness.

  114. London Bridges says:

    Travel-gate Toasties

  115. curiouser says:

    Congratulations, Lisa!

    And, OMG, you guys are a hoot! Thanks for cheerioing me up a bit (nice distraction from banging my head over housegate and the Iceberg/Bomb).

    My LOL moments: (I’m slow so there are probably 30+ more since I’ve looked)
    Scorn Flakes
    Chex and Balances
    No Brain Flakes
    Snit snarkle and Slop
    Snap Back & flop
    Tricks
    Honey Comb that Godawful Hair
    Loot Loops
    Moose Turd Muesli – The Palin’s Breakfast of Champions!
    Matanuska Moo Mix (just add subsidized milk)
    shredded email flakes

    and special mention to:
    the problem child Says:
    Trix? No, silly names starting with “Tr” are for kids!

  116. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Tealwomin – YOU are on a roll!

  117. Tealwomin says:

    PUFFA PUFFA Hot Air CEREAL

  118. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    ooops, guess we double posted!

    Low Fact Gran O La La! Too funny!

  119. Nan says:

    Austintx – Got it – not a problem.

    Found it just in time for spouse to say “you ready yet?” His brother will not be amused to see us 1/2 hr early (he is *always* early to everything!). Geez.

    Will finish checking out that thread when I get back… sigh. 🙂

    Nan

  120. UK Lady says:

    ‘Not Berry Berry Nice’
    ‘Low Fa(c)t Gran O LaLa’

  121. Tealwomin says:

    If you’re hungry, you’ll love Sarahs home made Cookie Crisp cereal!

  122. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Shredded Email Flakes! Are you trying to kill me or just almost make me die from laughing?

    Update on Ann S in Nunam (she’s having intermittent Internet issues – the triple i syndrome):

    “Sooooo update. Kotlik, Emmonak, and Alakanuk have all broken up and are all flooding. We got a call from hubby’s best friend in Kotlik last night at 3 a.m. He was freaking out b/c their water was still rising and he was worried they might have to evacuate.

    Nunam still hasn’t broken up yet. Last night all the water drained from the lake like area on the way to the airport. Now the boardwalks are completely visible and no longer underwater. Was very wierd to look over there this morning and go HEY WHERE’D ALL THE WATER GO??

    Right now there are 3 major ice jams. One below Alakanuk, one in between Alakanuk and Emmonak and one above Emmonak/below Kotlik. We are hearing extensive Trooper Ice Crew/Pilot reports throughout the day. Even they aren’t sure Nunam will flood but it could never know.

    So that’s what’s going on right now. Need to wash EVERY LAST dish and NOT leave any behind like I do most the times. So I will try to find time to do a post later today. Don’t worry we are doing well here :-D”

  123. Ann Strongheart says:

    OK there it goes here’s the link I tried to put in:

    http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/products/fcst.php?product=SRAK48PACR

  124. Ann Strongheart says:

    Hey all,

    Sorry I didn’t do an update yesterday. I was doing every piece of laundry I could find in my house LOL getting ready to finish packing up to go to Ugashik. Will try to get a post up on anonymous bloggers later tdoay 😀

    Nunam is doing fine. Our river is still intact and hasn’t broken up. Upriver is another story!

    Kotlik broke up and is having MAJOR flooding. Last night at 3 am my hubby’s best friend called because he was panicking because their water was still rising. He was worried they might have to evacuate. Haven’t checked on them yet this morning.

    Emmonak has broken up and experiencing moderate/major flooding.

    Alakanuk is having moderate flooding.

    There are 3 ice jams right now. One between Nunam and Alakanuk. One between Alakanuk and Emmonak. And one between Emmonak and Kotlik. The ice is piled up for about 15 miles according to the National Weather Service website tried to put the link up but my comment went to moderation. 🙁

    Will try to keep y’all updated as best I can. So far we are doing fine here in Nunam.

    Ann 😀

  125. Ann Strongheart says:

    Hey all,

    Sorry I didn’t do an update yesterday. I was doing every piece of laundry I could find in my house LOL getting ready to finish packing up to go to Ugashik. Will try to get a post up on anonymous bloggers later tdoay 😀

    Nunam is doing fine. Our river is still intact and hasn’t broken up. Upriver is another story!

    Kotlik broke up and is having MAJOR flooding. Last night at 3 am my hubby’s best friend called because he was panicking because their water was still rising. He was worried they might have to evacuate. Haven’t checked on them yet this morning.

    Emmonak has broken up and experiencing moderate/major flooding.

    Alakanuk is having moderate flooding.

    There are 3 ice jams right now. One between Nunam and Alakanuk. One between Alakanuk and Emmonak. And one between Emmonak and Kotlik. The ice is piled up for about 15 miles according to the National Weather Service website ( http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/products/fcst.php?product=SRAK48PACR )

    Will try to keep y’all updated as best I can. So far we are doing fine here in Nunam.

    Ann 😀

  126. London Bridges says:

    Wasilla Waffle Crisp

  127. London Bridges says:

    like Shredded Cheat?

  128. the problem child says:

    Nutty Honey Flakes

  129. Tealwomin says:

    shredded email flakes

  130. the problem child says:

    I love all the creative variations on Shredded Wheat!

  131. Tealwomin says:

    ice crispies

  132. Closet Mudpup says:

    About-Face Flakes
    Winky Charms
    Say It Ain’t So Joe Pops

  133. Tealwomin says:

    Prob/child…WAY FUNNY..(just add subsidized milk)

  134. Tealwomin says:

    co co butts

  135. UK Lady says:

    One day, very soon, I would like to have for my breakfast ‘toast’ 😉

  136. the problem child says:

    Matanuska Moo Mix (just add subsidized milk)

  137. the problem child says:

    Here, we would spell it “Mooselix” – a whole other dimension of funny.

  138. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Cream of Cheat – ouch I hurt now! And Mooselie – very clever!

  139. the problem child says:

    Bran Buddies Built My House

  140. London Bridges says:

    Greta’s Golden Grahams

  141. Sphincterkaos says:

    Crapola Word Salad Nuggets – A Flagrant Lie in Every Mouthful!

  142. UK Lady says:

    Has anyone done ‘Mooselie’?

  143. the problem child says:

    Cream of Cheat

  144. the problem child says:

    Graftola

  145. UK Lady says:

    Shredded Tweets
    Shredded Twit

  146. the problem child says:

    Coo-coo Puffs

  147. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Sneerios

  148. Quince Squibb Underpinnings says:

    Kellogg’s All-Bland

    KooKoo Krunch (with Crazins, also, too!)

    Alpha-Bits-n-Pieces

  149. London Bridges says:

    Baby Gate Crunch

  150. Quince Squibb Underpinnings says:

    Cocoa Grifties

    Frosted Mini-Me’s (for the bots)

    Oatmeal-y-Mouth

  151. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Trix & Trax

  152. Closet Mudpup says:

    Mad Zoo Zingers!

  153. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Konservative Krunch

  154. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Cream of Tweet

  155. the problem child says:

    Trix? No, silly names starting with “Tr” are for kids!

  156. London Bridges says:

    Moose Turd Muesli – The Palin’s Breakfast of Champions!

  157. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Gotcha Grahams

  158. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Hockey Pops

  159. mwThatOne.. says:

    Martha UYS:
    Sherry Uh O’s
    =====

    good one! 🙂

  160. austintx says:

    Nan – You are correct. Sorry , had a brain fart. We were/are talking over on the other open thread. Guess I did not have my Wheaties and was not paying attention. Sorry.

  161. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Levi’s Tiger Twisties

  162. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Sherry Uh O’s

    This IS the open thread!

    Re: flooding:

    http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/data/maps/brkup_map.php – the only warning dot is now Nunam Iqua!

    Time to check in with our favorite Nunam Iquanite to see how she is faring and to give us an update! I left and came back, leaving again, but I will email Ann S right now!

  163. London Bridges says:

    With apologies to the great Doug Flutie (QB):
    Fruitie Flakes

  164. mwThatOne.. says:

    Lyin’ Kix (shaped like little lions)
    unBalance
    nut Berry Nice
    Wild Wolf Crunch
    CheataBix
    S’mores Crush (anyone in the way)
    Unlucky (whining) Charms
    Grano-la la la

  165. CorningNY says:

    Shredded Tweet

  166. Nan says:

    Austintx
    I thought this *was* the open thread.

  167. mwThatOne.. says:

    Grate Nutz
    Pale-in Color Charms
    Rice & Fallin’ (LIFE)
    Kelblog Sweeties

  168. Nan says:

    I apologize for raining on this wonderful parade (“Snap Snarkle & Slop” – ?? freakin’ inspired)

    From KTUU:
    http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10417820&Call=Email&Format=HTML

    Severe flooding hits Yukon River village of Emmonak (by Jill Burke) Sunday, May 24, 2009

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Residents in the Yukon River village of Emmonak say they are experiencing the worst flooding they’ve seen in years.

    There are reports homes are flooding and that people in low-lying areas are evacuating to the school.

    There’s more, but that’s the pertinent bits

    Saying prayers for all our folks in harm’s way.

  169. austintx says:

    We are discussing #97 over at the open thread.

  170. ValleyIndependent says:

    Sorry for the extremely long post and interrupting the cereal naming. I’m off the Memorial Day events now, I promise.

  171. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Mat-Su Valley’s Crispy Crap
    “A full day’s corruption in just one bowl!”

  172. here_in_PA says:

    ROFLMAO @ all of Martha UYS entries. TOO funny and witty, had me on the floor!!! coughing up coffee.

  173. ValleyIndependent says:

    I love all the great cereal names!

    @ #11 Isabella, austintx, curiouser, Canadian Neighbour and others re: sports complex discussion from previous thread:

    The link to the WSJ provided by curiouser (#166 last open thread) and the problems child’s comment “I think the problem is that they broke ground on the project before the transfer actually took place, and then they were stuck.” pretty much says it all about the sports complex land purchase.

    The timing of Palin’s house construction and similarity of some materials is interesting, though so far no one has found a smoking gun. At the time, there was basically one major source of building materials in town, so it could be just coincidental. I’d be curious to know how if the similar items came from SBS and how many other homes built around that time used those materials.

    Re: Dave Hanson being related to Brad Hanson and/or Britta Hanson, I can’t help there.

    Re: Metivas – There is no doubt they are social climbers, and in Wasilla, if one wants to be among the movers and shakers one joins the Wasilla Bible Church. It’s a good sized church, though, and not all who go there are close. I would guess that the Inaugural Ball appearance was one of those “agency” invites addressed to the Chamber rather than a personal one, though I could be wrong. I am not sure, but would bet that Marty ran unopposed for his city council seat, a fairly common occurrence. It’s a small town, and volunteers are appreciated, so not many organizations would say “no” to potential new members or even people anxious to take on leadership positions. However, the issue of how they could be active participants in so many organizations (instead of just using the names as resume builders) and how Marty could really lead the city knowing so little about its past and having been here such a short time, as well as his lack of actual accomplishments here and “Music Man” persona had a lot to do with his defeat in the mayoral race. You bring up a good point about money in the various organizations they belonged to – Personally, I’d love to see an audit of the Polar Plunge accounts, now that we know he’s written at least one $1,000 check to the Chamber.

    Could be that the family Track went to live with was through a Metiva connection, but could be coincidental also. It’s not unknown to send hockey kids off to other places and families to further their careers. Local rumor has Track involved in several incidents around town, though, so I’d guess, but can’t prove, he was sent there, then to the military to straighten his act out. But we already knew Palin wasn’t a mother-of-the-year candidate.

    I’d encourage anybody who finds concrete proof of wrongdoing to forward same to your favorite local FBI agent. They aren’t done cleaning house yet.

  174. the problem child says:

    Nature’s Valley Despoiled Granola

  175. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Ooops. Too much coffee. “Lying Liars from their Lies”

  176. the problem child says:

    Oops, I think a got caught in spam for the last couple.

    Apple-Jacks-a-Moose

  177. austintx says:

    Lucky Charms……….as in when the hell does sarah run out of ’em ?!?!?

  178. C. Rock says:

    Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I’m leaving now, I promise!

    NO don’t leave.

  179. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    LMAO C Rock!

  180. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Fundie Funds & Flakes (last one)

  181. C. Rock says:

    All Bran new clothes for free

  182. the problem child says:

    Sinnin’ Man O’s

  183. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    I’m leaving now, I promise!

  184. C. Rock says:

    Get A Life

  185. WakeUpAmerica says:

    All proceeds go to the Alaska Fund Trust to protect the Lieing Liars from their Lies

  186. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Krispied Church Chew

  187. the problem child says:

    Wheatab*tch (you guys have Wheatabix, right?)
    Applejacks-a-Caribou
    Nature Valley Despoiled Granola

  188. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Corny Outbursts

  189. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Palin’s Prevaricatin’ Prune Flakes – “It will clean the honesty right out of you.”

  190. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Whole Wheat Homophobia

  191. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Cocoa Pebble Mines

  192. the problem child says:

    Fun post at Ozmud’s blog. http://ozmud.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/sarah-and-the-two-aliens/#comment-211

  193. C. Rock says:

    Fruity ( pebbles ) Palin

  194. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Caribou Barbie Bites

  195. Tealwomin says:

    All-Bran New Lies

    LOL

  196. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Honeyed Grifter Grahams

  197. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Bran Dead

  198. mmboucher Florida says:

    Nit-Wit-Grits

  199. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    All-Bran New Lies

  200. Tealwomin says:

    P & R [mushy] Oats

  201. zyggy says:

    Scorn Flakes

  202. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Redneck Raisins

  203. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Silly Snaks & PACs

  204. Tealwomin says:

    Rouge Cou Flake

  205. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Glutton Grahams

  206. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Wackies Jobbies

  207. Tealwomin says:

    fruity & loopie

  208. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Chex and Balances

  209. London Bridges says:

    No Bra(i)n Flakies

  210. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    You Can’t Eat This Stuff Up

  211. Tealwomin says:

    lol didn’t see Snit, Snarkle, and Slop

  212. Tealwomin says:

    snap back & flop

  213. WakeUpAmerica says:

    I have a headache

  214. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Maybe that should be
    Snit, Snarkle, and Slop Lies Krispies

  215. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    My stomach hurts now after Snit, Snarkle and Slop!

  216. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Snit, Snarkle, and Slop

  217. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Tricks!

  218. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Total Trollop

  219. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Snarky Charms

  220. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Toasties R Us

  221. Tealwomin says:

    Palin-Bits of truth

  222. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Butlerberry Blast

  223. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Lisa – we are trying to distract all the naysayers about your milk – is it working?

  224. Tealwomin says:

    honey is nuts

  225. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Monegan-O-Meal

  226. badger state says:

    Hey! I don’t see any milk either. It dosen’t look like the oats were even cooked. And how can we tell if that’s a spoon and not a fork? Another Miss America contest. Fess up Lisa…

  227. Tealwomin says:

    frosty flake

  228. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Loco Crispies

  229. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Snickerberry Surprise

  230. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Total Lies
    Palinocchios
    Getta Life

  231. London Bridges says:

    Lies Chex
    Frosted Ethics
    Sarah Smacks
    Post Toadies
    Sinnerman Faux-pro Life
    Absinence Bits (works some of the time!)
    Trig-Tripp Pebbles
    Franken-Sarah

    i think i have a stomach ache!

  232. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Maggot Gaggin’ Granola

  233. UK Lady says:

    Word Shreddies

    Do you have shreddies in the US?

  234. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Cookie Crisp for Natives Only

  235. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Loot Loops

  236. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Honey Bunches of Dolts

  237. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Honey Comb that Godawful Hair

    ROFLMAO!

  238. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Churchy Cheerios

  239. womanwithsardinecan says:

    Loco Pebbles
    Honey Comb that Godawful Hair

  240. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Mat Maid It Up

  241. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Monster in a Box
    Youbetcha Yummies

  242. womanwithsardinecan says:

    Lies Krispies
    Where’s Sarah Wheaties

  243. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Megamouth Morsels

  244. womanwithsardinecan says:

    Turkey Crunch
    Naughty Bunches of Monkeys

  245. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Honey Sweetened Lies & Bran

  246. austintx says:

    sarah is flakier than a box of Wheaties……..

  247. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    So… a cereal naming contest?

    Palin Flakes
    Wasilla Crunch & Munch
    Raisin Tan

  248. Congratulations, Lisa!

    AKM ~ i hope you’ll ‘special-it-up’ even more by autographing it for her!

  249. mwThatOne.. says:

    Congrats to Lisa ! (one who knows how to follow directions and to be clear in response)….

    In my flurry of competition it appears that I neglected to size my entry from its initial large picture size ~ may have clogged akm’s tubes for a while. 🙁 Hope it wasn’t flung to the flats.

    Looking forward to seeing other entries.

  250. QuiltAK says:

    Beautiful Lisa! Looks delicious from here – Congrats!!!

  251. honestyinGov says:

    Here’s just an idea…. for those who might go out today.

    There will be all kinds of ‘Sales’ going on today. My local ‘gently used clothing store’ has a sale as well and it is 50% off ALL clothing. Their prices are always very good (and good quality).. but at 50% off… you can’t go wrong. Time to shop and fill some flat-rate boxes for Eagle.

  252. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    Forgot to mention, I have a three story house and two more sets of stairs to the front and back porches. I just know that my epitaph will read “She just had too many stairs, and too many dogs. RIPWNS (rest in peace with no stairs).”

  253. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    @ UK Lady

    “Stairs and dogs can be lethal.”

    That’s an understatement if there ever was one! Esp. if they think it’s a race!

  254. phoebe says:

    Congrats to Lisa….but I must say that cereal looks way too healthy for me.

    @Aussie
    The photo of the toad & Greta is really bizarre. I always wonder what’s going on in his head… probably not much. His expression never changes.

  255. womanwithsardinecan says:

    I woke up too late from my nap to be first. Then I had to skip dinner because I couldn’t waste the cereal so I ate it. 🙁

  256. C. Rock says:

    Here is a Twitter post From…..Astronaut Mike 30 mins ago
    Astro_Mike favorite moment on last full day was night pass over Australia with thunderstorms and city lights below and universe above, a heavenly view30 minutes ago from web

  257. WakeUpAmerica says:

    Got milk?
    (couldn’t resist)

  258. Nan says:

    Congrats to Lisa!

    CoAlmost Native, glad you’re ok – and thanks for that link. Very interesting article.

  259. Ripley in CT says:

    I am fully impressed with the winning entry! Wish I woulda thought of it!

    Ahhh creativity… it runs rampant in these parts. Well done!

  260. Isabella says:

    austintx Says “Funny you mention the kitchen. When the Lauer and Greta interviews came out , more than a few people marveled at the exact materials that are in both her home and the complex. Many pictures were compared and sure seem to bear out speculation that the supply truck made 2 stops. And on the land deal , how much land are we talkin’ ?? I mean , 1.5 mil. is a lot of money to “overpay”. Especially on a parcel of land where it does not appear there was due diligence done and a free and clear title secured. BTW – Was the real-estate agent who handled all this the lady who recently set up the trust ??”

    Is Dave Hanson, (Who is listed as a Sports Complex’s Building Supervisor) related to Brad Hanson?
    http://www.cityofwasilla.com/index.aspx?page=114

    Is Dave one of the “Buddies”, who helped build Palin’s house?

  261. crystalwolf aka caligrl says:

    CO almost native Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Congrats to Lisa! For those who followed my cereal fiasco on the last thread: I am fine, thanks to Fat Tire and Arnica; doggie thinks she’s my BFF…husband? not so much–my kitchen is closed for Memorial Day (heh heh).

    @here_in_PA: Confucius is mistaken; it’s not a cat house, it’s the golf course 🙂
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    OMG! I read about your “fiasco” I hope your feeling better today!
    Congrats to Lisa.

  262. CO almost native says:

    OT, but intriguing:

    http://alaskareal.blogspot.com/2009/05/protecting-sovereignty-our-way-of-life.html

    I’m looking forward to hearing the results of this meeting- sounds like the tribes are tired of being ignored by the state government.

  263. C. Rock says:

    I agree where is the milk . Sorry Lisa I don’t mean to burst your bubble just saying . There could be a splash of milk in there just the way you like it .

  264. CO almost native says:

    Congrats to Lisa! For those who followed my cereal fiasco on the last thread: I am fine, thanks to Fat Tire and Arnica; doggie thinks she’s my BFF…husband? not so much–my kitchen is closed for Memorial Day (heh heh).

    @here_in_PA: Confucius is mistaken; it’s not a cat house, it’s the golf course 🙂

  265. UK Lady says:

    Congratulations Lisa. You must be real quick on the draw, I nearly broke my blinkin’ neck running downstairs to get to the kitchen. Dogs thought we must have a burglar coz I was running around at 2 in the morning, so got all mental and raced down with me. Stairs and dogs can be lethal.

  266. Aussie Blue Sky says:

    Me ‘n’ Dud in our matching tuxes. Doesn’t one of us look more strangely wrinkle-free than usual?

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/25/business/media/25greta.html?ref=business

  267. austintx says:

    Um – I think it’s in there…..she likes it gooey.

  268. possum says:

    Funny, not meaning to be picky – but I don’t see any milk either…

  269. Quince Squibb Underpinnings says:

    I had to walk three miles barefoot in the snow, uphill both ways, to get the milk for my picture, but that’s OK.

    Won’t there be a brass medal, AKM?

  270. michigander says:

    Hey! Where is the milk? I don’t see it…. just kidding but I did think there was a trick to the contest. I read too much into everything!

    Have a great day everyone and congrats to Lisa (o: