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name: john

born: 1956

gender: male

city: north pole, ak

golo member since: November 7, 2007

about yukonjohn3

Hi everyone. I was born and raised in Moore County and still have all my folks there. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska and have for over 28 years.

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favorite movies: patton, amazon women on the moon

favorite hobbies: fishing, travel,

favorite tv shows: nascar racing

favorite vacation spots: florida, nc

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Had a friend who went to Pinecrest that I believe...went to my church in SouPines. Joel Kennedy. Nice dude. Met him at Camp Easter In The Pines where we both were counselors for the summer seessions for handicapped children and adults. Heck of a first summer out of high school, but it was a good experience. I learned a lot about people, what to be thankful for and overall it was just a good experience. I think it's gone now, the St. Josephs in the Pines rest home/assisted living facility is now about where I can remember Camp Easter as being located. Been a long time ago though. :) Have a good Sunday there too. Keep them wild fires out!

OldRebel
GOLO member since September 1, 2007
May 4, 2008 7:45 a.m.

Hey John - I hope you are having a good spring. It has been really nice down here these past 2 months.

lolly
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
May 5, 2008 2:28 a.m.

OK john I need another website for some Alaska scenery. LOL I am seeing nothing but a bare parking lot lately. LOL I'm messing with you. I have been watching a set of bald eagles hatch and tend to the chick. It's neat. When does the snow show back up that way. How are things going. I'm not on much and I miss blogs. Just checking and wanting to wish you and your loved one a good week ahead.

LadyBlue-THE PHOENIX
GOLO member since July 7, 2007
May 5, 2008 8:00 p.m.

Hey John!

Make sure you let me know when your going to be this way! I'll plan a get together!

Warmin up there yet?

Dayum Sessy
May 6, 2008 10:45 a.m.

I would love to go! Just don't have time or money right now :( But someday I will! :D

WhiskeyKel
GOLO member since July 3, 2007
May 11, 2008 9:01 a.m.

Hey John - thanks for the bday wishes. How is your busy season going? Happy Mother's Day to your special lady!

lolly
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
May 11, 2008 10:11 a.m.

Hey man! We had some nasty stuff going on in places yesterday. The town my business was in ( sold it ) had a tornado yesterday and I can't find out any local info on it - just happened to see it on National News of all things.... None of the local stations have details but 2 schools are closed, at least one church destroyed, 2 critically injured, and GRAPEFRUIT size hail. They did not have details on local stations but the weather guy said he can never remember grapefruit size or softball size hail in NC..... We had a few downpours here - I am 25 miles away from where this all took place....... I think there are 5000 or so without electricity in that county (Bertie) I am going down there today and see what is happening. Have a great day my friend !!

shine
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
May 12, 2008 6:02 a.m.

Good morning! Thank you very much for commenting on my gasoline prices!! blog. Even if you don't live in NC, it is good to know what gasoline prices are elsewhere. I can't imagine gasoline at $5.25 a gallon now in the U.S. I know it's coming...only a matter of time. Again, thanks for the comment. Wishing you the best of this week!! With Ernest regards,

Ernie3
GOLO member since July 30, 2007
May 12, 2008 11:14 a.m.

Hey John, my buddy! It's always great to "hear" your smiling voice. You are missed! The weather has been a little wild here, plenty of rain and lots and lots of wind.

Hope you are doing well. Take care, my friend.

juli28428
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
May 12, 2008 11:56 a.m.

I finally talked with someone who could give me some detail and of course the news had it bass ackwards. There was a tornado in Lewiston or a serious downdraft. It moved across toward Colerain and stayed tree top level (snapped a few pine tops out). I can't seem to find out where the grapefruit hail was... Oh well - I think we faired better than they did in the mid west. It wiped out quite a few houses in 'central or mid' Ga.

Those mosquitos sound attrocious !!! worse than no-see-ums. What do you use to keep them off of you?

shine
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
May 12, 2008 1:43 p.m.

You wouldn't think you would have an insect problem there after such a harsh cold spell. I guess that must be an old wives tale. We don't have a problem with the little ones around here but I guess the hurricanes blew some in a couple of years back and if one of them gets a hold of you, you need to call Red Cross. Big whoppin things. Take care friend.

shine
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
May 13, 2008 5:48 a.m.

I was fishing down at Hoebucken one day and we got into some drum, redfish, red bass just whatever you want to call them. Anyway, we stayed out until just about 10 minutes before sunset and ran into a patch of mosquitos like you were talking about. I couldn't hardly see to get the boat on the trailer..... We usually would stop on the way home go out to eat..... we were bitten so much in that one maybe 10 minutes we just came home. I tried everything from baking soda in bath water to calamine lotion. They were the worst I ever encoutered except sand fleas at the beach at Cape Lookout.

shine
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
May 13, 2008 5:55 a.m.

Wow! It's hard to imagine how gasoline gets to Alaska when one hears about the Alaskan pipeline. Also, it's hard to imagine that gasoline somewhere in the US will cost over $7 a gallon. But, I guess, eventually it will trickle on down to the southern US! The money spent on gasoline takes a lot out of the family budget and one can't do what one used to do. How about the electric rates....are they in line or are they about to go up? Have a good day and night in the land of the midnight sun!! "Ernies" are usually good people! With Ernest regards,

Ernie3
GOLO member since July 30, 2007
May 13, 2008 11:21 a.m.

Hey! Is it still cold up there? When's that global warming supposed to kick in? Just kidding... What do you think about the Liberatarian candidate - Bob Barr(sp?) Wonder why Ron Paul didn't take the nod on that nomination? Do you know?

tmedlin
GOLO member since August 22, 2007
May 13, 2008 1:56 p.m.

Good Morning John! Hope you have a great day.

blablah
GOLO member since July 3, 2007
May 14, 2008 8:58 a.m.

good morning!

happy hump day :-)

pinklady-loves.her.rottie
GOLO member since July 5, 2007
May 14, 2008 9:27 a.m.

sorry, john, but the idea we can just sit back and wait for Iran to start lobbing nuclear missles around is dangerously naive. Period.

We've been down the "drug war" path before, so I won't dwell on that one. If you want to take the position we should put money in Osamas pocket, you go ahead. Sounds funny, though, coming from the guy who doesn't like us giving money to the Saudis for oil.

oldschool
GOLO member since July 17, 2007
May 17, 2008 8:36 a.m.

Good luck and be safe.

oldschool
GOLO member since July 17, 2007
May 17, 2008 3:44 p.m.

john - you know I disagree with elcid on a lot of things, but his blog a while back about why Obama can NOT win was dead on.

Unless McCain screws the pooch (which is very possible), Obama is politically DOA. He's only carrying about 30% of the white vote. He simply can't win with that, even if conservatives stay home.

oldschool
GOLO member since July 17, 2007
May 17, 2008 3:53 p.m.

Hey John! I had a friend that visited Alaska last year. He brought me a moose hoof that was painted with a beautiful Alaskan scene. I cannot begin to imagine the scenery there! How did you end up there, anyway?

GodBless
May 17, 2008 7:09 p.m.

I would like to know how Alaskans feel about drilling for oil. But don't really want to have to look it up. Tell me how they feel, Yukon.

texasbaby
GOLO member since July 12, 2008
May 17, 2008 7:14 p.m.

Awesome story John! It's so good to read your blogs and posts. Sounds like a wonderful life.

GodBless
May 17, 2008 7:32 p.m.

Beautiful pic, Yukon. Thanks for the answer. My daughter did a paper on the carribou that were kept warm and had their babies beneath the pipelines. However, I would hate to be pro drilling in Alaska if the people that were living there would be effected by it and were against it.

texasbaby
GOLO member since July 12, 2008
May 17, 2008 8:25 p.m.

Hey Yuon, My daughter was there with the First Baptist Church there, not with Whitestone(I've not heard of them)We have a friend there that's the associate pastor. She went up there for 2 weeks and helped with Vacation Bible school.

Mojo 47 Blues
GOLO member since July 10, 2007
May 17, 2008 10:03 p.m.

sorry Yukon, I can't type tonight

Mojo 47 Blues
GOLO member since July 10, 2007
May 17, 2008 10:03 p.m.

Greetings from "back home", John! Just wanted to say hello and send you well-wishes from a windy NC. I've been catching up on your blogs, and am enjoying my little "excursion" to AK, without having to leave the house.

Take care, be safe, and keep in touch!

Terri

Kidw4legs
GOLO member since September 20, 2007
May 19, 2008 4:16 a.m.

YeeeeHaaaaaaw! ~*doing the Friday shuffle*~ Long weekend,long weekend,long weekend,long weekend,long weekend!!!! Happy Memorial Day!!

Con Amor
GOLO member since August 20, 2007
May 23, 2008 7:35 a.m.

Mornin' John...Good to see you're slive and kicking. Just started a sprinkle here at the trailer. Wanted to ride the bike abit this afternoon if clears off, over thru the roads from 42 west of Sanford to High Falls, over to Robbins and then Star, on to the Okeeweeme Rd from there to Troy. I know you've heard of the "Tail of the Dragon" road up on the NC/Tenn border...Nirvana for motorcyles...anyway, I like to call this the "Tail of the Lizard"...since it's not so threatening as the "Dragon" but it still is fun to cruise when you get a chance. When you visit home, you need to rent a bike and get and ride some down here. And this is bike weather!!! WHooo Whooo Take care, have a great Memorial Day!

OldRebel
GOLO member since September 1, 2007
May 24, 2008 8:14 a.m.

I'll take snakes over cold weather any day! Glad you're having a great weekend. It sounds beautiful where you are. I'm heading to home Depot later today to stock up for all the yard work I need to do. I'm sure there are no snakes around, cause the rabbits are eating my garden!

lawpirate lives in Ga.
GOLO member since July 28, 2007
May 24, 2008 8:47 a.m.

Good Morning John! I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. I have some little flags...going to the cemetery and find some soldiers and give 'em a flag.

GodBless
May 24, 2008 8:58 a.m.

then back to Galena for the summer.

John - I am happy that you got to spend time with your family!! Have a super weekend!!!

lolly
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
May 24, 2008 9:01 a.m.

Good Morning...you.....It has been a month of Sunday's since I talked with you. Hope you are doing well. How's the weather?

tarheel army mom
May 24, 2008 9:53 a.m.

Hey John, Just got up from a nap. Planned on doing yard work, but it was raining when I got up..such bad luck :o). I hope you enjoy the weekend. Remember to stay safe! Marlene

Maysmom
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
May 24, 2008 10:46 a.m.

TY John on the comments on the motorcycle blog. I hope some of these comments and blogs may help someone somewhewre either on a bike or when meeting one on the road, do the right thing. If it helps just one person, it's worth the effort!

OldRebel
GOLO member since September 1, 2007
May 24, 2008 9:16 p.m.

Hey John! You're on my mind this Memorial Day weekend and I hope it will be a wonderful one for you. Hope all is well? Sure do miss you - your emails and posts. And the pictures - your pics are the best! Be safe, my friend, we'll look forward to Labor Day when you'll be back with us full time! May God bless and take care of you!

juli28428
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
May 25, 2008 10:33 p.m.

Thanks for your comment. Our son John lives near you at Wainwright. He is the one leaving in the fall. He will be home on block leave on the 2nd. I think the only way I have handled any of this is God. I dont see how others do it woith out him. Have a blessed day. Steph

letsroll65
GOLO member since September 11, 2007
May 26, 2008 3:08 p.m.

John Me and hubby have some ??? for you about Ak. When you get a chance can you e-mail us...mytupper@yahoo.com. Be safe

Arctic_Spirit
GOLO member since January 29, 2008
May 28, 2008 9:10 a.m.

Hey John - how are you? Have you seen many fires?

lolly
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
May 31, 2008 2:02 p.m.

That is what I have heard about her. THAT is exactly what we need in the White House.... EXACLY

Tidbit
GOLO member since December 18, 2007
June 1, 2008 8:47 p.m.

Hi Yukon, where have you been?!! You've been gone so long people think you're new to GOLO!

UpwardlyMobile
GOLO member since January 21, 2008
June 2, 2008 10:40 p.m.

hey! I saw an interview with Sarah Palin this morning - you're right, she's pretty sharp!

tmedlin
GOLO member since August 22, 2007
June 3, 2008 4:23 p.m.

I miss you bro, come back and visit.

jackadoo
GOLO member since November 27, 2007
June 4, 2008 7:09 a.m.

Hey John - welcome back!!

lolly
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
June 22, 2008 4:52 p.m.

Hey John, just visiting?? LOL. I'm watching the race..don't care for road courses. I think the baseball game comes on at 7:00. Hope you and yours are doing great! We miss you.

Maysmom
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
June 22, 2008 6:25 p.m.

I've heard of quite a few boater that just aren't going out..too expensive. We live real close to Kerr Lake...still see the boat boys at the motels(that what I call them..they have their big trucks and boats)for weekend tournaments...I guess they have sponsors or they have more money than we do :o)

Maysmom
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
June 22, 2008 6:42 p.m.

no fires...

no fires is a good thing!? Is your pay based on number of fires? Take care brave friend...

lolly
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
June 22, 2008 6:44 p.m.

Good morning, John!! How's the weather and the price of gasoline? Gasoline here in Halifax County ranges from 3.999 to 4.099 for regular unleaded. Hope all is well. Wishing you the best of today. With Ernest regards,

Ernie3
GOLO member since July 30, 2007
June 26, 2008 8:59 a.m.

Hi there John. Hope you stay safe up there and out there or where there they sending you. I keep cheacking out the miner's cam to see when your snow starts. Be glad when you are able to chat more. Did I hear that Senator Barr (never had heard of him before) is stepping up into the independent plate......... What cha feel about that....I think it's a little too late.........

LadyBlue-THE PHOENIX
GOLO member since July 7, 2007
June 26, 2008 1:37 p.m.

...and the news reports talk of 7 dollar a gallon gasoline in 4 years!!! Somehow, the price of gas in Alaska must NOT be making news! Wishing you a safe travel to CA and back, if you go. It must be grand there this time of year. Have a superb weekend and take care. Peace always!

Ernie3
GOLO member since July 30, 2007
June 27, 2008 12:32 p.m.

http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3155176/

yacs
GOLO member since August 1, 2007
July 4, 2008 3:11 p.m.

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