Wed. June 10

What a beautiful day. No more snow and fog only sunny and about 68. We found out that the tech that we are using is not a Dutchman dealer and since it is not life threatening it has been reported we will wait till we see a Dutchman authorized dealer in Anchorage.
Since it was sort of a down day I got the laundry done. Then we took a ride to Whitehorse and walked around at all the stores and bought some gifts. Marci has a birthday on June 15 and Jeff will be 40 on June 25. Doubt if the gifts get there in time.
We went for a walk along the Yukon river and saw eagles. Then we visited the SS Klondike One of the boats that use to transport people and supplies up to Dawson City. It was built 1929 and was the largest stern wheeler of the time. more than 50%larger. It was large enough to handle a cargo in excess of 300 ton without having to push a barge. It was a major breakthrough in stern wheeler design. It had a very shallow draft. Wood was a standard fuel for the boat and it could consume two cords of wood per hour. Wood stations were provided along the river in frequent spots. It is really a interesting story. They took up supplies like liqueur, beer, canned vegies , dry milk and egg for the miners in Dawson City. It brought back ore on its return trip.
We will be leaving tomorrow to head toward Tok Alaska. by way of Haines and Destruction Bay.
Everytime we use georgie, drink hot chocolate, look at the picture from that tells time, day and date I think of Brookhaven. The gifts were perfect. Even the flask I recieved from the Neimans has come in handy.The books were great enjoyed both of them. thanks again for a great sendoff. The seed money started what is a really great adventure.