I am in Tok, Alaska.
There is much to say, to share, ground to cover. I will, in time, be able to do so.
Tonight I went to a Liquor Store in Tok to buy a last six pack of Alaskan beer. Emily was with me and we spotted key chains with our names on them and purchased them. Gleeful like 5 year olds we danced around on the deck of the store, only for me to drop my key chain under the deck. It was lodged firmly underneath in the dirt two feet below.
Give up hope? Never.
We used the Liquor Store Owner's flashlight, wire hanger, duck tape and pliers (not in that order) to free the lost key chain. It took thirty minutes of concentration, movement of wire, prayer and hope.
So for anyone driving past us in a van, all you could see are two women outstretched on the deck outside the liquor store, six pack in hand, flaying their arms madly.
I love my strange, wonderful life.
I hope the key chain was worth it…what a site that must have been two ladies on the deck at a liquor store in Tok, Alaska fishing for your new, exciting ‘Holly’ key chain. But success no matter how big or small is still a success! Drive carefully and call in when you can. Love ya,
Oh my Holly. This reminds me of when I was 16 and took my drivers’ test. I was so outrageously happy after passing I flung the keys at my tester in a gesture of happiness… he missed catching them, they dropped down a city grate and into a sewer below. They had to call the City of Calgary to come and fetch them out! Foolish… Silly… and oh so memorable! Do you remember Mom? Keep your eyes on the road… the drive home gets shorter every day!
Oh by the way… give us a call heah!
Hey HH!
I am surprised the owner allowed that scene to continue for as long as it did!
Drive safe southward. Hope to see you through Edmonton. The guest room is ready for you whenever you arrive. 🙂
Mat
So much energy for a keychain!! We will all be looking forwarding to seeing this special one. And yes, I do remember the driver’s test incident. Talk to you soon, Holly.
and i’m sure this would be commonplace in Alaska! Tick Tok holly till i hope to spy an eye on you…
(yes..it’s FALL but it still feels like summer.)