2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Alaska Greek Festival which brings local residents together at the site of Anchorage's Greek Orthodox Church to enjoy traditional Greek foods and be entertained by traditional Greek dances performed by dancers wearing traditional Greek dress.
In this Playlist watch three different Greek dances as they were performed at this year's festival.
Link to Playlist of Greek Dances Perfomed at This Weekend's 30th Annual Alaska Greek Festival:
(Each of the three videos should play in succession, otherwise click 'Play All")
The Flying Taxis almost became a reality at this summer's Expo 25 in Osaka. Pictured is my photo taken in June of the Veriport where they were to land and takeoff followed by a screenshot of an earlier demonstration there at the Veriport.
The original intent was to have the Air Taxis transport passengers to the Expo and when that was not possible due to certification delays the plan was to provide demonstrations. The demonstrations however were short lived when a part fell off of a SkyDrive eVTOL Air Taxi being demonstrated.
My photo of the Veriport:
Screenshot of the short-lived demonstration at the Veriport:
Last night I ventered out into the backyard to check on how our apple and cherry crop were doing, Just as I was heading back to the house I saw a big round creature "rolling" across the lawn.
Porcupines are nocturnal creatures but in Alaska, "The Land of the Midnight Sun," they have to venture out while it is still light. Watch as on this late August evening a Porcupine ambles into our yard and finds a compost pile of grass clippings that offer food for a feast.
Overhead Japanese Koi Fish waft in the wind.
The three short videos in this Playlist are each accompanied by playful tunes. They begin with the porcupine ambling across the yard followed by a video of the porcupine's feasting and munching with a behavior using its front paws to reach and pull nearby leaves into its mouth similar to how Pandas strip leaves to feed themselves. The Pandas of course have the added advantage of an articulated thumb.
In the third and final video the Japanese Koi fish are seen swimming in the wind overhead as the porcupine attempts to hide.
Link to Playlist of Videos of Last Night's Porcupine Encounter:
(Each of the three short music videos should play in succession, one after the other. Otherwise, Click "Play All")
US AIR FORCE FIGHTER JETS ARE BEING KEPT BUSY INTERCEPTING RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT OFF THE COAST OF ALASKA
Within the last 7 days US Air Force Jets have already been scrambled 3 times from Alaska Bases to Meet Russian Aircraft intruding close to the border of US Air space along the coast of Alaska - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
This video captures Monday’s return to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson of US Air Force Fighter Jets after a likely 4th intrusion.
Link to Video from yesterday of Returning US Air Force Fighter Jets:
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WELCOME TO THIS WEEKEND'S ALASKA GREEK FESTIVAL
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Alaska Greek Festival which brings local residents together at the site of Anchorage's Greek Orthodox Church to enjoy traditional Greek foods and be entertained by traditional Greek dances performed by dancers wearing traditional Greek dress.
In this Playlist watch three different Greek dances as they were performed at this year's festival.
Link to Playlist of Greek Dances Perfomed at This Weekend's 30th Annual Alaska Greek Festival:
(Each of the three videos should play in succession, otherwise click 'Play All")
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734BfZNHPR19kcIGicakV-BsrpK
Concurrently taken Photos:
Gyro with Lamb, Tomatoes, Onions and Yogurt-based dill and cucumber Tzatziki Sauce:
Fresh Made Baklava:
Anchorage's Greek Orthodox Church, Site of the Alaska Greek Festival:
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Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
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The Flying Taxis almost became a reality at this summer's Expo 25 in Osaka. Pictured is my photo taken in June of the Veriport where they were to land and takeoff followed by a screenshot of an earlier demonstration there at the Veriport.
The original intent was to have the Air Taxis transport passengers to the Expo and when that was not possible due to certification delays the plan was to provide demonstrations. The demonstrations however were short lived when a part fell off of a SkyDrive eVTOL Air Taxi being demonstrated.
My photo of the Veriport:
Screenshot of the short-lived demonstration at the Veriport:
Pop tart and coffee thief
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This was an actual picture from today out in Lake Erie from the Lorain shoreline when the cold front came through (not my picture)
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
This Evening's Culinary Art:
Picture Perfect:
MONDAY EVENING'S PORCUPINE ENCOUNTER
Last night I ventered out into the backyard to check on how our apple and cherry crop were doing, Just as I was heading back to the house I saw a big round creature "rolling" across the lawn.
Porcupines are nocturnal creatures but in Alaska, "The Land of the Midnight Sun," they have to venture out while it is still light. Watch as on this late August evening a Porcupine ambles into our yard and finds a compost pile of grass clippings that offer food for a feast.
Overhead Japanese Koi Fish waft in the wind.
The three short videos in this Playlist are each accompanied by playful tunes. They begin with the porcupine ambling across the yard followed by a video of the porcupine's feasting and munching with a behavior using its front paws to reach and pull nearby leaves into its mouth similar to how Pandas strip leaves to feed themselves. The Pandas of course have the added advantage of an articulated thumb.
In the third and final video the Japanese Koi fish are seen swimming in the wind overhead as the porcupine attempts to hide.
Link to Playlist of Videos of Last Night's Porcupine Encounter:
(Each of the three short music videos should play in succession, one after the other. Otherwise, Click "Play All")
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734BfbQmA5aMoI04j2Kfrtop4EO
Concurrently taken Photos:
FIRST TIME I EVER SAW THIS AT BENIHANA - THE BENIHANA EXPRESS CLICK-CLACKING ALONG AS FLAMES POUR OUT ITS SMOKESTACK
From Yesterday's Lunch at Benihana:
Link to Video of the Benihana Express with its Flame Emitting Smokestack accompanied by a fun Japanese tune:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wjfZLF75pfU
Concurrently Taken Photo:
US AIR FORCE FIGHTER JETS ARE BEING KEPT BUSY INTERCEPTING RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT OFF THE COAST OF ALASKA
Within the last 7 days US Air Force Jets have already been scrambled 3 times from Alaska Bases to Meet Russian Aircraft intruding close to the border of US Air space along the coast of Alaska - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
This video captures Monday’s return to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson of US Air Force Fighter Jets after a likely 4th intrusion.
Link to Video from yesterday of Returning US Air Force Fighter Jets:
Yesterday's reporting, and my concurrently taken photos from Yesterday:
Link to Video of additional US Air Force Fighter Jets returning to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Monday:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xnswqQriZfg
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Mark - the rifleman TV show
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