Arrived to my summer home

[Bethers]

I arrived in Valdez today - my home for the next 3+ months. Actually, got in about 1, setup - then walked over to the LuLu Belle and was talking, next thing I know Fred (with his wife Megan, the owners) said, "if you want, you could put in some time today" and next thing I knew I was working. Tomorrow the Coast Guard does their inspection - I'll actually be expected to know the procedure for "Man Overboard" (or woman) and for getting us untied and re-tied at the dock. We spent a couple minutes on both. And they'll tell them we haven't really done it yet - although we did take the boat out today and they through a life ring overboard and we pretended it was a man. There was one of the other people there and she's worried about tomorrow. I told her not to - we just can do our best - they can't expect us to have it down when we are just getting our feet wet, so to speak. Then I spent an hour or so getting out all the life vests and checking to make sure all the little "at sea lights" attached to them were working. I found 2 that need new connections to the vest and a couple that need either new batteries, to to make sure the connection to the batteries is good - and came back to walk Peaches.

I forgot how much Valdez has - including a Safeway. A small hospital, dentists, plenty of restaurants, including a Mexican one - ah be still my heart. I'd probably be better off if it's not good lol But they don't have an audiologist and one of my hearing aids needs a part replaced. Megan told me someone comes in once a month or so - so will see if that's soon. If not, will go to the hospital/clinic and see what they say. If neither works, will call my old audiologist in Alabama and see if I can overnight this one to him and have him replace the part and overnight it back.

My AT&T signal is wonderful - better than 3 years ago, so I'll probably go ahead and cancel the Verizon air card now as I was simply waiting to make sure I'd have good internet here and I do. It's amazing over the years I've been full-timing how much better coverage has gotten - and how many areas not covered are now, including some areas here in Alaska that have surprised me when the phone would beep that I had messages.

Will, hopefully, get my blog up-dated tomorrow - but then, it won't need an up-date as often, so no hurry.

[Echo]

Glad you made it safe and sound. And that your finding so much more than there use to be. Sounds like it's gonna be a good summer for you. YAY!!!

I for one and I would imagine the rest of the Sistahs are hoping that you will be posting tons of pictures.

[sharon]

Welcomed you on FB, but here's another, and lifting my coffee cup in a toast to your safe arrival and fun summer!

[PeggyinCT]

Good morning Beth
Happy to hear you arrived safely. Have a wonderful summer. I'm sure you will meet lots of interesting people as well as earn some $$$.

[Sandersmr]

Getting the summer off and running! Can't wait to see pictures.

[carold]

Glad you're finding Valdez even better than you remembered. Know you'll enjoy your "job". I'll join Sharon in lifting my cup of coffee and tonight will add a glass of wine to the toast. carold

[avalen]

so glad you made it safely, now can hardly wait til you get your blog updated and your job is so very interesting.

[Travelinana]

Good for you jumping in there and getting your feet wet..hope all goes well with the inspection today. We are looking forward to lots of pictures and tales of this new adventure

[dayspring39]

You are off and running... that is good keeps you out of mischief like the Mexican eatery... So looking forward to further posts...
Kathleen

[Rufflesgurl]

Glad you made it to Valdez safely and enjoyed every minute. Hope your job works out good too. Looking forward to pix. Enjoy

Linda

[pattyk]

Glad you made it to Valdez. What an interesting job. Hope it all works out well.

[JudyJB]

Sounds like a beautiful place. Always nice to be near the water!

[AlmostThere]

Glad you made it and looks like you jumped in with both feet already! I know you'll enjoy every minute of it!

[BirdbyBird]

[Liz]

Glad you are there and on the job already.i'm looking forward to the stories and photos of the LuluBelle tours.