VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Passing over the Juneau-Douglas Bridge or J.D.Bridge which spans the Gastineau Channel. The bridge was opened in 1980 whilst the previous bridge opened in 1935 was demolished one year later. 1. 2. Heading back to land at 5Z1 and taken from a Turbo Otter, the bridge connects Douglas Island with West Juneau. It has a span of 620 ft and in the spring Dolly Varden proliferate under the bridge.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Lot's of bridge's up in AK Martyn , some get built ..... some don't : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravina_Island_Bridge John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, BradB said: Lot's of bridge's up in AK Martyn , some get built ..... some don't : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravina_Island_Bridge John Cheers John and thanks for that interesting link. Nothing surprises me anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Great shots Martyn. Would love to see Alaska. What was your favorite part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, flyingleaf said: Great shots Martyn. Would love to see Alaska. What was your favorite part? Thank you, a great place to visit Karl. Hard to chose my favourite part, it was all just mind blowing to me. I really enjoyed Mount McKinley and the Denali NP but the cruise was also just magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Thank you, a great place to visit Karl. Hard to chose my favourite part, it was all just mind blowing to me. I really enjoyed Mount McKinley and the Denali NP but the cruise was also just magic. Once it was Mt McKinley but the Ohio senator died and it was finally named what it should have been all along - Denali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, olderndirt said: Once it was Mt McKinley but the Ohio senator died and it was finally named what it should have been all along - Denali. Thanks, I have heard both names on my travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Keep em coming Martyn, this is very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, lifejogger said: Keep em coming Martyn, this is very interesting. Thanks John, plenty more where this came from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Really enjoying these posts Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Cool Martyn, but what’s Dolly Varden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, adambar said: Really enjoying these posts Martyn! Thanks for that Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 19 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: Cool Martyn, but what’s Dolly Varden? Cheers Jack, it is a member of the Salmon family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldboy43 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Next very nice shots, thank you Martyn cheers Karoly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1252 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 3 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Cheers Jack, it is a member of the Salmon family. Ah, I thought it was a typo and was enjoying some wonderful mental images of Dolly Parton frolicking under the bridge. A bunch of fish is not the same, you know <grin> (nice shots from your ever fascinating tour, too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Great shots Martyn John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Cool Martyn, but what’s Dolly Varden? A species of trout found in Alaska's cold waters - further north they're named 'Arctic Char'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, olderndirt said: A species of trout found in Alaska's cold waters - further north they're named 'Arctic Char'. Goes well in a haggis then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Just now, Jack Sawyer said: Goes well in a haggis then? Anything that's protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Well done, Martyn. I like sim and real life pictures combined for comparising. I had to look it up, because I never heard about it...... Cheers Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Needless to say: Great shots, both. 18 hours ago, VH-KDK said: taken from a Turbo Otter ... wow, I see you have also spent some time in the more expensive way of flying! Fantastic. 17 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Thanks, I have heard both names on my travels. The same is true for my travel: Uluru and Ayers Rock are used in the same frequency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 12 hours ago, oldboy43 said: Next very nice shots, thank you Martyn cheers Karoly Happy that you liked them Karloy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 11 hours ago, andy1252 said: Ah, I thought it was a typo and was enjoying some wonderful mental images of Dolly Parton frolicking under the bridge. A bunch of fish is not the same, you know <grin> (nice shots from your ever fascinating tour, too) I don't think there would be room enough for her to get under the bridge although she would never have any fear of sinking in the water. From what I hear she is a good swimmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 10 hours ago, musterpilot said: Great shots Martyn John Thanks for commenting John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 hours ago, olderndirt said: A species of trout found in Alaska's cold waters - further north they're named 'Arctic Char'. Thanks OND for a more informative description, much better than "a member of the Salmon family!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 hours ago, olderndirt said: A species of trout found in Alaska's cold waters - further north they're named 'Arctic Char'. Is it true that when hunting the shoals of these fish, when they came to the surface for air, the fisherman used to shout, "char she blows!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Goes well in a haggis then? Only if they have been left out in the summer sun for a few weeks to get that certain pungent odour! When even the bears and flies avoid it then you know it is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 hours ago, olderndirt said: Anything that's protein. What about deep fried Mars Bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Sundancer said: Well done, Martyn. I like sim and real life pictures combined for comparising. I had to look it up, because I never heard about it...... Cheers Fred Thank you Fred, I too learn a lot by flying to different places on the sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 22 minutes ago, Stillwater said: Needless to say: Great shots, both. ... wow, I see you have also spent some time in the more expensive way of flying! Fantastic. The same is true for my travel: Uluru and Ayers Rock are used in the same frequency. Thank you Gerold. Very scenic too. I have never been on a Turbo Otter before as well as my first sea plane flights. I have always known it as Ayres Rock and The Olgas so I stick to my history, lucky we have a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, VH-KDK said: What about deep fried Mars Bars? Be more of a dessert haggis - perhaps a white chocolate frosting (icing) on top of a layer of marzipan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, olderndirt said: Be more of a dessert haggis - perhaps a white chocolate frosting (icing) on top of a layer of marzipan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 25 minutes ago, olderndirt said: Be more of a dessert haggis - perhaps a white chocolate frosting (icing) on top of a layer of marzipan. A dessert haggis, now that has possibilities. It sounds very tasty but I hate to think what Gordon Ramsey would have to say about it. I don't think it could be repeated on here though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, VH-KDK said: A dessert haggis, now that has possibilities. It sounds very tasty but I hate to think what Gordon Ramsey would have to say about it. I don't think it could be repeated on here though! Gordon Ramsey - a light hitter compared to the "Galloping Gourmet". That wild and woolly Scot/Kiwi/Aussie, Graham Kerr - still with us at 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, olderndirt said: Gordon Ramsey - a light hitter compared to the "Galloping Gourmet". That wild and woolly Scot/Kiwi/Aussie, Graham Kerr - still with us at 85. I remember the "Galloping Gourmet" but I didn't realise he was like that. Tv must have been tamer in those days or my memory better, I cant remember though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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