another update

Thanks to all who continue to check even though I am not very regular in posting.
The ferry dock was successfully raised and back in service after only two weeks and two missed ferries. The water line that supplies the ferry sprang a leak that filled the hollow concrete floats.
I am afraid to reread any posts from past years because I might discover that my impression that the melt is earlier and faster than any other year might be wrong. Maybe I think that every year. I really wish we could catch all this water and send it to the drought stricken states.
This year I am hiking more and working out at the rec center. I hope to be in good shape by the end of the season.

quick update

We had ten days of warm-ups , with one ship days.
Yesterday was more like it will be, with three ships. This week will bring the new drivers up to speed.
I saw one bear during warm-ups. Then yesterday we saw a moose and the same bear. He is a mature black with a distinct way of walking, plus he was near the same place. He makes me think of Balloo, the bear in the old movie played by Phil Whatshisname. If you know the movie, bear, or Phil's last name, please comment.
Everyone here misses Peggie. Especially me.

Skagway crime wave

Yesterday the town was abuzz with the story. A seasonal worker upset about a recent DUI, went on a tire slashing spree. He got four of the five police vehicles plus the officers'private vehicles. He was caught while setting fire to the dispatcher's car at the station. At least thirty tires were ruined. Some of them were just unlucky to be parked near a police car.
It was not confirmed that a prisoner enroute to Juneau fell overboard into the frigid water of the Lynn Canal. But one can dream.