ruttinbuc Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Of all the places I have ever been Alaska is the most majestic. The most beautiful and the most rugged. On short notice I was asked by Aksheephuntress (Kathleen) to get on a plane and get there to assist with the much anticipated moose hunt. The logististics of such a hunt is mind boggling as I saw first hand. With Norm and too_pointer limited in their ability to do much on their own I felt a duty to come and help. I am most humbled by it all. More on my fantastic journey after a bit of rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Glad you were able to make it Mike. Looking forward to some pics from you too, bet you will have just a few to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Welcome home stranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 This whole thing wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for you Mike. Glad you could make the trip. I owe you some money, I'll get it out to you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Mike, I am so glad to hear you were the "Mystery Guest". I can not think of anyone more deserving of an experience such as you have enjoyed. After, you get some rest, please post pics and a lengthy repast of your experience so I may live vicariously through you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Glad to hear you the one and only "mystery"! I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggunner Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Can't wait to hear all the details. Be sure to post lots of photos and give details about the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Thanks for the support everyone. There is so much to show and tell of this trip that it may take awhile to get together. I will be working on the photos in my free time here through photobucket which means I 'll have to select and resize from the hundreds that I took. Like last year on the fantastic Bucks for Buckee antelope hunt I'll be putting a DVD together. This time I will try to make it available to everyone who wants one. I only hope I can keep the events as they happened in my mind as I failed to find time to keep a journal. I am still here looking to see what employment opportunities may be available. I will be coming home on the 6th of September. I really want to thank Kathleen and Terry for hosting this gathering. Once again Realtree forum members got together and experienced the ups and downs of what we all so passionately share. The hunting was tough as conditions and factors in control of nature made the game somewhat scarce. All of us have learned a little more about ourselves and each other. The challenge was daunting and being here to take it on was certainly worth the effort. To that, I think everyone would agree. Tagging an animal would have been great, but the journey to meet that end is what it is really all about. Bear with me on the pictures. I will post some up as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 wow, mike. i'm blown away. what a super mystery guest. we'll impatiently await your pictures. you did great last year, and i'm sure you'll do the same this year. good luck finding a job. they are everywhere in alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Now that's cool right there! I'm super glad ruttinbuc went after all he did to help put this together! Good luck on the employment search up north! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh no he didn't>>>>> did he say bear???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh no he didn't>>>>> did he say bear???? I caught that too ....and Welcome Back "Stumpy":clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 That's awesome you went along Mike. I can't wait to hear the story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 My plan was to surprise the gang at the train station, but the early hour flight had me meet them in the hotel lobby. We then went to the train that took us from Anchorage to Seward. The scenery was breathtaking to say the least. All aboard! Littlemisswtnhunt and Mrswtnhunt boarding the train Norm and too_pointer on the trip of a lifetime KirkV, Catrina and Christina in the dome car The train heads down the "Turn again arm" of Cook Inlet Fishermen casting for Silver Salmon on one of the thousands of streams Dall sheep high on a mountainside feeding Glacial meltoff falling down the mountain View from the dining car Bald Eagle resting in the marsh Norm and Mike enjoying the ride and the view Around the bottom of a glacier Peaks in the clouds Reflections of the Alaskan wilderness Kenai Lake Catrina and Christina are all smiles Mountain in the clouds Glacial Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 WOW... Absolutely Beautiful...could'nt have happened to a better group of people;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Dang.....I hate NY.:sleep1::sleep1::sleep1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Mike - I am in awe! Thank you so much for sharing and I look forward to seeing/hearing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Awesome pictures and can't wait to see more! I'm glad everyone had a safe trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Outstanding pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Great pics Mike!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Great pics Mike!! You can say that again!!! Thanks for taking the time to share them with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I hate work filters! Guess I will have to wait til tonight to see the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Great pictures Mike. I can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Awesome pics!! Keep em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Most impressive! I'm so glad your guys and gals got to experience this adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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