tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post5069165484837367956..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: March alreadyJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-82049052967278481942008-03-22T23:38:00.000-06:002008-03-22T23:38:00.000-06:00Hey Meredith,I wrote this post half in joking, alt...Hey Meredith,<BR/><BR/>I wrote this post half in joking, although only half. I haven't made any really effort to solicit an intern, and would probably be smart to clear it with my employers before I start writing to colleges. But thanks for the letter if you've sent it. Any ball that starts rolling I wouldn't attempt to stop. <BR/><BR/>Far-fetched possibility indeed. Even if I could score some free time this summer, I'm really unsure as to whether I'd use it to line up with the boys and Mary at the GDR. As much as I'd love to do the route as fast as I can ... someday ... I'm so not ready for it yet. I could just line up accepting my chances of finishing are pretty slim, and "tour" it while still trying to hit all the time cut-offs but not flog myself if I fall behind. I guess if I could get some time off work, I'd be stupid to not at least try. Sure, the GDR is huge, but just like everything - break it into small pieces, and it's not so bad. <BR/><BR/>You should consider it! You and Dave are making transitions it seems. After trans-Iowa, you'll be good to go!Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-54184601260230642922008-03-22T01:39:00.000-06:002008-03-22T01:39:00.000-06:00I am toying with the idea of spending the Summer i...I am toying with the idea of spending the Summer in Alaska ...shawnkieltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414687355264886702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23935244860968374342008-03-20T16:43:00.000-06:002008-03-20T16:43:00.000-06:00Jill -Are you writing a brief note to every colleg...Jill -<BR/><BR/>Are you writing a brief note to every college newspaper editor you have even the slightest relationship to??? I'm going to send a letter off to the editor of Grinnell's (D&My Alma mater) school paper as he/she is most likely to know who on campus would be qualified and interested in convincing your boss to let them intern :)<BR/><BR/>Why am I so eager for this far fetched possibility to come together??? You and Mary both on the GDR this summer - what woman wouldn't get excited about that!!!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178441144647638523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3291250023246921372008-03-20T02:10:00.000-06:002008-03-20T02:10:00.000-06:00Fridrix, to answer your question, the weather neve...Fridrix, to answer your question, the weather never actually gets nice in Juneau. Sure, it warms to a balmy 50 degrees, and sure, the slush/snow turns over to 100-percent rain, but it's hard to think of such weather as "nice." But, yeah, summer is kinda fun here. I guess I should probably stick around.<BR/><BR/>Trikes are probably great in expedition situations, but they'll never be popular in races. We have enough rolling resistance to deal with as it is.<BR/><BR/>Aucilla ... it's true. I love the winter.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-30768699284922294422008-03-19T16:41:00.000-06:002008-03-19T16:41:00.000-06:00Jill, Have you ever looked into the National Scien...Jill, <BR/><BR/>Have you ever looked into the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Visiting Artists and Writers program? I was reading Terra Antarctica by William L. Fox while I was following your race, they went really well together...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28937459011171045642008-03-19T15:01:00.000-06:002008-03-19T15:01:00.000-06:00You're young, as you get older you'll never regret...You're young, as you get older you'll never regret one more summer of freedom. What you might regret is not taking the opportunity. There'll be plenty of time to drop anchors in the future.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-26895227243823747632008-03-19T14:37:00.000-06:002008-03-19T14:37:00.000-06:00That top picture is really beautiful.That top picture is really beautiful.Israeli by Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372641972664155753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35211038095649916762008-03-19T13:39:00.000-06:002008-03-19T13:39:00.000-06:00Cat lady! I can't talk, I love my cat.Cat lady! I can't talk, I love my cat.Juanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35555275136921969302008-03-19T12:22:00.000-06:002008-03-19T12:22:00.000-06:00FOUR cats? Your little family has grown! Congrats...FOUR cats? Your little family has grown! Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-18801452270747228182008-03-19T07:57:00.000-06:002008-03-19T07:57:00.000-06:00From the sounds of it the front Guys in the iditar...From the sounds of it the front Guys in the iditarod had an easier trail to follow. I am betting that the Merchants Stay on the sea ice resembled your stay on the burn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-83811763112708725832008-03-19T07:34:00.000-06:002008-03-19T07:34:00.000-06:00yes but why?yes but why?Frederick Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567138670418380309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-32193346712984793922008-03-19T06:38:00.000-06:002008-03-19T06:38:00.000-06:00Jill, allow me please...Fridrix, your question abo...Jill, allow me please...<BR/>Fridrix, your question about why would Jill want to leave when the weather is just starting to get nice is answered in her About Me and in her posts over time. She is inexplicably drawn to horrendous conditions. She seems to prefer a snow covered trail with no people to a summer dirt trail scattered with touristas. I'm sure in real life, she likes the seasonal variety but her affinity for extreme cold seems undeniable.AucillaSinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085072007329506260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-86468852993894087572008-03-19T06:33:00.000-06:002008-03-19T06:33:00.000-06:00I admire the humble way you say that you have a ha...I admire the humble way you say that you have a hard time understanding just how difficult this endeavour really is, let alone describing her (Kathi's) experience. I can say that I, in Texas can't understand it all. But you have endured lots... and lots, and perhaps have more than a clue as to what she is and has gone through. I hope you let us know when you hear from them again.Rick Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059102040136138817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-69988760798256083352008-03-19T04:31:00.000-06:002008-03-19T04:31:00.000-06:00Actually I logged on because I have a technical qu...Actually I logged on because I have a technical question. What would you think about a "snow trike"? This would spread the load out over more tire area while being more resistant to icy slips. Just a thought.Frederick Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567138670418380309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-24273755438863528762008-03-19T04:28:00.000-06:002008-03-19T04:28:00.000-06:00Wow I cain't believe I'm the first commenter. As a...Wow I cain't believe I'm the first commenter. As a freelance writer/former copyeditor your proposal has me seriously scratching my stubbly chin. But why would you want to leave Alaska WHEN THE WEATHER IS STARTING TO GET NICE?????<BR/><BR/>---frïd in SC, high of 78'F todayFrederick Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567138670418380309noreply@blogger.com