Chat Transcript - Checking In / What To Expect

FYI - Chefness - You're my find and replace HERO! : ) - Thanks, Kari


Apr 27 2009, 5:51 PM
aggie71: I hope someone here has reported to work so they can tell us what to expect

Apr 27 2009, 5:51 PM
newideal: otherwise we're doomed hehe

Apr 27 2009, 5:51 PM
JeremyStovall_24: I already know aggie its not that hard to figure out

Apr 27 2009, 5:52 PM
kariquaas: ko - I'm back.

Apr 27 2009, 5:52 PM
JeremyStovall_24: wb

Apr 27 2009, 5:53 PM
kariquaas: @aggie - I hope so too.

Apr 27 2009, 5:54 PM
JeremyStovall_24: kari its not to hard to figure out

Apr 27 2009, 5:55 PM
newideal: whoa....at this hostel in jackson, cheapest dorm room is $55/night with 3 strangers

Apr 27 2009, 5:55 PM
kariquaas: I know.

Apr 27 2009, 5:55 PM
reggiecohen83402: u check in get your room then dinner then next day do all your paperwork

Apr 27 2009, 5:55 PM
kariquaas: ...and scene (hey reggie)

Apr 27 2009, 5:56 PM
reggiecohen83402: when i work for princess we didn't get there to the lodge until 10pm

Apr 27 2009, 5:56 PM
newideal: is there usually a time they want you to check in?

Apr 27 2009, 5:56 PM
reggiecohen83402: anytime after 3pm

Apr 27 2009, 5:56 PM
JeremyStovall_24: yea usually in the am sometime

Apr 27 2009, 5:56 PM
Bren1371: ok has the chat started yet

Apr 27 2009, 5:57 PM
reggiecohen83402: hey kari and bren

Apr 27 2009, 5:57 PM
JeremyStovall_24: not yet brenda but its about too

Apr 27 2009, 5:57 PM
Bren1371: hey Reggie

Apr 27 2009, 5:57 PM
reggiecohen83402: man i'm worn out from running around and packing

Apr 27 2009, 5:57 PM
kariquaas: Officially no, but whatever. The tips are coming out already.

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
newideal: am or pm? i see conflicting info

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
kariquaas: You leave tomorrow Reggie?

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
reggiecohen83402: pm

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
reggiecohen83402: yep 10am

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
Bren1371: Reggie where u talking that you wait to do the paper work because anywhere I've worked that's the first thing you do u don't wait

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
andreablack: it depends on where you work new

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
kariquaas: Cool.

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
aggie71: DNC has me checking in between 8-10am

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
kariquaas: @Brenda - He was talking about Princess in Alaska.

Apr 27 2009, 5:58 PM
JeremyStovall_24: When does NR want us to check in brenda ?

Apr 27 2009, 5:59 PM
Lisa (guest): last place i worked we did paperwork the day after checking in, but before starting work

Apr 27 2009, 5:59 PM
Bren1371: ahhh they have ya wait huh. cool

Apr 27 2009, 5:59 PM
Bren1371: I would rather wait actually because the trip up can be exhausting

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
aggie71: I have done most of my paperwork in advance

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
Lisa (guest): yeah, they gave me the choice of starting work after i finished my paperwork or waiting another day

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
nicksch: where is everyone going?

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
reggiecohen83402: i'm have an 5hr shuttle ride from ancochrange to denali fri

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
aggie71: yellowstone

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
Bren1371: you arrive the NR walk into the EDR get your paperwork fill it out first then get assigned your room

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
Lisa (guest): glacier

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
reggiecohen83402: denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
kariquaas: I keep meaning to set up a roll call somewhere on the site so we know where everyone is going. I'll do that tonight!

Apr 27 2009, 6:00 PM
andreablack: that's cool aggie, i wish the NR would let us do some paperwork in advance

Apr 27 2009, 6:01 PM
newideal: that's a good idea, kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:01 PM
Bren1371: a roll call

Apr 27 2009, 6:01 PM
RVGal (guest): Grand Teton National Park

Apr 27 2009, 6:01 PM
alex (guest): HI all

Apr 27 2009, 6:01 PM
Bren1371: like a map

Apr 27 2009, 6:01 PM
aggie71: they sent the wifi data form a couple of weeks ago ... I am suppose to turn it in when I get there

Apr 27 2009, 6:02 PM
kariquaas: Hi everyone!

Apr 27 2009, 6:02 PM
newideal: i was thinking it would be cool if people listed *everywhere* they worked on their profile. so when you search for a name of a place, you can find them--a former employee

Apr 27 2009, 6:02 PM
Lisa (guest): i wish i could work 5 places at once, so many places i want to go

Apr 27 2009, 6:02 PM
kariquaas: We'll officially start, although I'll pull a bit from before 6 when I post the transcript.

Apr 27 2009, 6:02 PM
newideal: lisa, i agree! hard to choose just 1 per season

Apr 27 2009, 6:03 PM
kariquaas: Tonight's topic is Checking In and What To Expect When You Reach Your Summer Job.

Apr 27 2009, 6:03 PM
kariquaas: Anyone working already?

Apr 27 2009, 6:03 PM
reggiecohen83402: nope

Apr 27 2009, 6:03 PM
alex (guest): no may 9 4 me

Apr 27 2009, 6:03 PM
Brian (guest): Hi everyone what's up reggie not till may 10

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
kariquaas: Cool so you're in "get ready" mode.

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
Bren1371: at yellowstone you enter into the HR there in Gardner and do all your paperwork the first day, then you drive into the park to Mammoth Hot springs and usually at about 2 they give a big orientation and first you eat lunch

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
kariquaas: How's packing going?

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
kariquaas: http://my.coolworks.com/forum/topics/packing-lists-show-me-watcha


Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
reggiecohen83402: i'm done just have to put in the car

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
RVGal (guest): The rv is packed but the snow in Denver is interfering

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
kariquaas: This is a great list from Rich (aggie). Thanks!

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
Bren1371: after that then you hop back into your car or the big yellow bus and they take you to your location where you meat up with the location manager

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
Lincolnb43: Hi all

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
aggie71: quote my wife "what's all this cr_p for?"

Apr 27 2009, 6:04 PM
kariquaas: Snow in Denver?

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
Lisa (guest): that list is so helpful for me right now, i'm still in the early stages of planning what to pack and what i need to buy

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
Bren1371: get your room key and all the info you need to start work

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
RVGal (guest): Yup 5 inches of snow

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
kariquaas: Hi Lincoln

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
kariquaas: W o W

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
Dominic_S: Hello

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
Bren1371: oh forgot you get your uniform in gardiner too

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
kariquaas: The weather is still really weird out there.

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
kariquaas: Hey Dom

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
Lisa (guest): hey guys, do most places you've worked before have u start working the day after u arrive?

Apr 27 2009, 6:05 PM
Lincolnb43: Hi all , I will be in alaska May 10 (princess tours denali)

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
kariquaas: Well, definitely check the list and add to it stuff that isn't there you find important.

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
JeremyStovall_24: yes lisa most places do

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
kariquaas: @Lisa - I would say yes.

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
Dominic_S: Sometimes lisa

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
Allan71: Hello all

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
kariquaas: @Lincoln - Going to MPL?

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
Dominic_S: your not on vacation lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
alex (guest): is there anything u can lock your stuff in at Yellowstone's dorms like a locker or something?

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
Dominic_S: nope alex

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
JeremyStovall_24: nope no locker alex

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
kariquaas: Hey Allan

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
Dominic_S: a lockbox is a good idea

Apr 27 2009, 6:06 PM
Bren1371: no Alex

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
Lisa (guest): just wondering, because the last place i was at gave us a choice, if we were too tired from traveling so long

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
Bren1371: so bring a lock box

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
Bren1371: or a big foot locker with you if possible

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
alex (guest): k

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
kariquaas: Ah, Lisa. I'm sure they'll let you rest a bit depending on when you arrive.

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
Allan71: Who's all coming to Alaska

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
Dominic_S: Im going to AK

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
ChefB1981: Any one know what goes on the first day you report

Apr 27 2009, 6:07 PM
ChefB1981: I'm going to Denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
kariquaas: So don't forget your ID and right to work documents!

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
Dominic_S: first day you will do paperwork

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
JeremyStovall_24: Mostly on ur first is paperwork and training for ur job and getting ur room all set up

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
kariquaas: The I-9, Chef.

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
Dominic_S: probaly have some intro session

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
Allan71: Chef B which lodge in Denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
ChefB1981: what about my stuff will there be a safe place to store it while i do the papers

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
ChefB1981: chalet

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
kariquaas: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf You can look at the form to make sure you'll have the proper documents when you arrive. FYI - the employer can't tell you what to bring. It's your choice.

Apr 27 2009, 6:08 PM
Allan71: Sorry don't know anyone there

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
ChefB1981: its ok me either

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
aggie71: for those working retail .... do you spend the first days setting up the store?

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
kariquaas: Check the form to make sure you have documents that fit one or two (if needed) of the categories.

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
Allan71: Look for Adam Meafu I know he's working looking real nice guy from Hawaii

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
reggiecohen83402: denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
ChefB1981: I have my SS card passport and DL

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 6:09 PM
Lisa (guest): seems like its common to be doing odd jobs the first few days before the hotel opens and is getting set up

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
kariquaas: Yes, Lisa that's true depending on when you arrive.

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
ChefB1981: Reggie you are at the Chalet right

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
Allan71: Everyone pitches in the first week or so anywhere

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
reggiecohen83402: yes will be there friday

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
kariquaas: @Brenda - You know about that, yes?

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
Bren1371: where at

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
ChefB1981: I have to be there next sunday what will you be doing again

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
reggiecohen83402: laundry

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
kariquaas: At Grand Canyon, you said you helped set up last year.

Apr 27 2009, 6:10 PM
Dominic_S: anybody here worked outside the US?//

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
kariquaas: allan from MPL?

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
Allan71: I've worked in the Turks and Caicos

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
Allan71: Yes MPL

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
reggiecohen83402: i might have to help housekeeping and getting the laundry ready

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
kariquaas: Cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
kariquaas: Chef

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
Allan71: Still working late in the office getting ready

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
kariquaas: I bet.

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
alex (guest): how long does the check in at Yellowstone take?

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
kariquaas: Lots of training those first few days.

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
Bren1371: yeah at the North rim basically what they do is have you set up the area that you will be working and you also do other jobs helping to get the entire location set up

Apr 27 2009, 6:11 PM
reggiecohen83402: so wish restaurant u going to be working at chef

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
reggiecohen83402: what

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
kariquaas: Including - safety, company policies, etc.

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
ChefB1981: Nanna Cafe my spelling suck

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
Dominic_S: i'm so excited

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
kariquaas: Company history too.

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
kariquaas: Sometimes you might be taken on tours of the area so you know how to direct folks.

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
ChefB1981: will there still be snow in Denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:12 PM
Bren1371: in between all that you have different meetings and your training

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
Allan71: Lots of snow still

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
aggie71: can't wait for the history bit

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
kariquaas: You'll meet your manager.

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
Allan71: Was just up there this weekend

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
kariquaas: Get settled in your room.

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
Dominic_S: finally spring here and I have to go back to winter in AK

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
kariquaas: lol Dom

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
Allan71: By the way The park road is free until May 20

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
ChefB1981: I cant wait for the snow awesome

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
kariquaas: That's a cool tip.

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
Lisa (guest): do they tell you about park policies and safety as well?

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
kariquaas: Yes, Lisa.

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
aggie71: so when do I meet my gorgeous room mate?

Apr 27 2009, 6:13 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
kariquaas: Probably during one of the orientation meetings I suppose.

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
Allan71: Got some great pictures of Caribou and moose right around the lodges there

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
reggiecohen83402: so chef u going to be the main cook at the chalets

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
kariquaas: Suh-weet.

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
JeremyStovall_24: aggie u don't meet ur roommate until u get to ur room after u signed in later in the day

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
Anonymous (guest): anyone going to lake mcdonald lodge

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
ChefB1981: I was hired as a level one Advance line cook

Apr 27 2009, 6:14 PM
aggie71: ah heck ... I don't get to pick?

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
kariquaas: Uniform distribution will happen too, if applicable. Name tags, ID badges maybe (have your hair just so )

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
ChefB1981: you where in there last year right reggie

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
Bren1371: also at the rim they have a big meeting to inform you of not only topics like MSDS but eco friendly stuff and a bit of history and so on

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
JeremyStovall_24: no aggie tis completely random

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
reggiecohen83402: so u going to be at the main restaurant

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
ChefB1981: yeah

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
newideal: so, for the one who has to report between 8-10am, where do you sleep the night before?

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
JeremyStovall_24: in a hotel new

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
reggiecohen83402: or an hostel

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
ChefB1981: I booked a room in Healy

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
aggie71: West Yellowstone (my reporting location) in a Motel

Apr 27 2009, 6:15 PM
andreablack: Brenda - what is MSDS?

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
kariquaas: Most employers' housing is open based on your employment. Lose your job, lose your housing.

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
Allan71: Material saftey data

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
andreablack: ew

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
JeremyStovall_24: dam I hated those msds crap

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
Lisa (guest): any tips for making friends with ur roommate those first few days, lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
Bren1371: Its about all the chemicals and such

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
kariquaas: Go for a hike!

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
newideal: ah ok. MSDS, brings back memories

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
JeremyStovall_24: Lisa , just start talking making small asking what there job is, where they are from and what hobbies they have etc

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
aggie71: take em fishing

Apr 27 2009, 6:16 PM
Bren1371: if you get poisoned, or get it in your eyes

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
kariquaas: Yeah, you'll hear about sexual harassment, Right To Know (chemicals, etc.), workers compensation, all of it.

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
Bren1371: it covers all the safety procedures your to follow

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
ChefB1981: Reggie what did you like to do on your off time

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
Allan71: chemicals and such

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
kariquaas: The savvy employers will try to spice it up somehow.

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
aggie71: boy, I hope I get harassed!

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
reggiecohen83402: going to some rafting maybe some hiking

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
JeremyStovall_24: whoa aggie

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
kariquaas: And, for sure, you'll most likely have customer service training.

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
Dominic_S: wow

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
andreablack: @aggie - lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
andreablack: i have a friend that always says the same thing

Apr 27 2009, 6:17 PM
newideal: aggie, careful what you wish for!

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
ChefB1981: Right on I was worried about getting bored and bought a ps3

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
kariquaas: hee hee

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
Allan71: games are always good on rain days

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
Dominic_S: wish I was bringing my xbox

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
Allan71: PS3 Rocks

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
Lisa (guest): i'm excited to be going somewhere before opening, last time i missed all the orientations and had to pick it up on the job, luckily most of it is common sense though, so it was all good

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
Dominic_S: but I have my guitar

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
ChefB1981: that's what I'm saying cant hike everyday

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
Allan71: We had a lot of Wii's last summer

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
kariquaas: If you're going to MPL, you'll be pleasantly surprised I'm sure. Rick, who you've met on My CoolWorks, is very entertaining.

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
reggiecohen83402: this is will be my 2nd trip to denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
Dominic_S: I dont even know if I will have electricity I will be in a tent

Apr 27 2009, 6:18 PM
ChefB1981: that good to hear you must like it

Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
newideal: dom, that's pretty brave

Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
Allan71: Any folks out there for MPL

Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
reggiecohen83402: let time i was there i was at the spruce as an dishwasher then an prep cook

Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
Lincolnb43: hello all

Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
Lisa (guest): dominic-tents? i'm jealous, sounds like an experience

Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
ChefB1981: is there a place to get beer, munchies, and soap and stuff nearby or do you have to go to fairbanks

Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
kariquaas: Dom - check this site - These guys are going where you're going - http://www.whileinalaska.com/
[While in Alaska: The Musings of Two Students Venturing the Arctic]


Apr 27 2009, 6:19 PM
aggie71: Howdy Lincoln

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
Allan71: Healy has a convenience store

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
Lisa (guest): i love looking at people's blogs who have worked where i am going

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
kariquaas: I found them via our twitter account.

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
Dominic_S: Oh yea I talked to one of them thank you Kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
potterygal1 (guest): Greetings all

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
kariquaas: You bet.

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
reggiecohen83402: salmon bake is where people hang out at there is an small store across from princess

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
kariquaas: Hi Potterygal!

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
ChefB1981: if you don't have a car how do you get to healy

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
Dominic_S: hitch a ride

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
JeremyStovall_24: take a buss chefb

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
kariquaas: The Crow's Nest at Denali is cool and so is Lynx Creek Pizza.

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
Dominic_S: its not hard

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
Allan71: Where is your employee housing

Apr 27 2009, 6:20 PM
ChefB1981: ok cool chalet

Apr 27 2009, 6:21 PM
kariquaas: Potterygal - Where are you going?

Apr 27 2009, 6:21 PM
Allan71: Heally is 10-miles north from the park

Apr 27 2009, 6:21 PM
reggiecohen83402: plus salmon has an shuttle to and from the bar

Apr 27 2009, 6:21 PM
Lincolnb43: hi all

Apr 27 2009, 6:21 PM
ChefB1981: that works

Apr 27 2009, 6:21 PM
Allan71: hey linc

Apr 27 2009, 6:21 PM
potterygal1 (guest): tower falls. yellowstone

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
reggiecohen83402: salmon bake has great food and music there's is an cover charges unless u get an pass for 30 bucks for all summer

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
newideal: shuttle to and from the bar sounds quite convenient

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
potterygal1 (guest): 9 days to leave

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
kariquaas: Cool, potterygal

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
ChefB1981: $30's not bad

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
Dominic_S: I guess im gonna finally give in and join twitter

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
kariquaas: Yes, twitter is fun.

Apr 27 2009, 6:22 PM
kariquaas: http://twitter.com/coolworks
[Cool Works (coolworks) on Twitter]
Cool Works (coolworks) on Twitter


Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
kariquaas: http://twitter.com/kariquaas
[Kari Quaas (kariquaas) on Twitter]


Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
ChefB1981: reggie I thing I heard you say you wanted to get in the 900's building how do u get in there

Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
kariquaas: It's short. In many ways, it is my news source these days.

Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
Lincolnb43: going to alaska may 10 anyone else going there

Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
ChefB1981: me to

Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
reggiecohen83402: mainly u have to be your 2nd season there

Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
Allan71: Already here

Apr 27 2009, 6:23 PM
Allan71: Lincoln which lodge

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
ChefB1981: damn that sucks

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
kariquaas: All of you are going to have amazing summers. Just expect to be overwhelmed the first few days, but then you'll become a pro!

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
reggiecohen83402: but since my wife was with me we got luckily got into 900

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
potterygal1 (guest): anyone taking the ferry to ak

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
Lincolnb43: cool my first time but been working resorts 15yrs

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
Dominic_S: I'm flying to AK

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
Lincolnb43: Great

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
Allan71: Ferry's fun but Priceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
ChefB1981: Linc where in Alaska

Apr 27 2009, 6:24 PM
reggiecohen83402: the 900s is a lot better u have your own bathroom and u have cable tv in your room

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
rob (guest): 7 days till alaska oh god yes

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Lincolnb43: Denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
angel (guest): was in denali 2007 have fun man

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Lincolnb43: princess

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
ChefB1981: damn who do I have to bribe

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Allan71: Which resort in Denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
angel (guest): aramark cool ppl

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Lisa (guest): its cheaper to fly to AK than take the ferry?

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Lincolnb43: lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
angel (guest): chalets yo

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Lincolnb43: tried for 3yrs to get in

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
ChefB1981: chalets

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
kariquaas: I'm still amazed that at the time, my 64 year old father, slept on the deck of the Alaska ferry out of Bellingham. It blows my mind.

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
angel (guest): good luck ppl

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Allan71: DPL is Fun Linc

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Robg101: Hey reggie, you packin?

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
Allan71: Always something going on

Apr 27 2009, 6:25 PM
kariquaas: Hi Rob

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
Robg101: hi

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
reggiecohen83402: i'm done just drinking an beer

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
angel (guest): hi kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
kariquaas: Hi angel

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
angel (guest): hey reggie what up

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
reggiecohen83402: hey angel long time no see u going back

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
Lincolnb43: chef r u in denali also

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
potterygal1 (guest): when you are 65 you can do what you always wanted to do.

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
kariquaas: Angel - where are you going?

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
angel (guest): took the job in yellowstone again too spendy too stay at the chalets

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
ChefB1981: yeah the chalets

Apr 27 2009, 6:26 PM
kariquaas: Where in Yellowstone?

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
angel (guest): kari goin too gardiner mt

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
Lincolnb43: very nice maybe i will see you there

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
kariquaas: cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
reggiecohen83402: u going to be an server

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
kariquaas: Cool Works HQ

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
Lincolnb43: I am a server king salmon

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
Allan71: Nice rest.

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
Allan71: Good tips

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
Robg101: king salmon is good cash

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
angel (guest): kari u rock

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
Lincolnb43: i hope so

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
Lincolnb43: gave up good gig to go

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
kariquaas: hee hee

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
angel (guest): take care reggie

Apr 27 2009, 6:27 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
Robg101: chef b, you cookin at the nvg, right?

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
angel (guest): nice

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
Allan71: The exp is worth it

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
ChefB1981: yeah

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
kariquaas: Did everyone see, for those going to Yellowstone, that we're meeting up on June22?

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
angel (guest): kari u in gardiner mt hq

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
Dominic_S: wish I were there

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
angel (guest): were too meet

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
Robg101: good deal, you'll like the chefs

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
kariquaas: Nope, I'm over in Seattle, but both Bill and Patty live in Gardiner.

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
reggiecohen83402: when u headin out angel

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
angel (guest): k

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
ChefB1981: yeah I cant wait to go O ;eave next friday

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
aggie71: yep ...June 22...be there or be square

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
angel (guest): tomorrow

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
RVGal (guest): Can Teton people come to the Yellowstone gathering June 22nd?

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
kariquaas: It should be a blast.

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
Robibbie1: Good evening all finally

Apr 27 2009, 6:28 PM
kariquaas: Yes, please do!

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
Dominic_S: IM sure anybody can meet in Yellowstone

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
angel (guest): wer e we meeting kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
kariquaas: Hi Robibbie!

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
angel (guest): hm/

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
angel (guest): ?

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
kariquaas: First idea is Indian Creek. Need to confirm the spaces.

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
ChefB1981: Rob you there yet

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
reggiecohen83402: i probably wont sleep tonight

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
aggie71: New, come meet us on June 22!

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
kariquaas: Thanks for the follows, newideal and Dom.

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
angel (guest): long flight

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
RVGal (guest): I can make bring a bunch from GTLC via our transportation company

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
newideal: aggie, maybe, if i'm nearby

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
reggiecohen83402: yeah

Apr 27 2009, 6:29 PM
newideal: that'd be kewl

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
kariquaas: No, Reggie, you probably won't.

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
kariquaas: That's sweet, RVGal.

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
kariquaas: We tried to make it around Solstice.

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
kariquaas: You know, A Midsummer Night.

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
Bren1371: I wish I was heading out already

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
reggiecohen83402: i probably do an movie marathon tonight and sleep on the plan

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
Dominic_S: grrr my computer is so slowwww

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
reggiecohen83402: plane

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
potterygal1 (guest): cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
Robg101: reggie and I leave tomorrow!

Apr 27 2009, 6:30 PM
alex (guest): what r u doing june22 in yellowstone?

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
newideal: it's so exciting you're leaving soo soon

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
JeremyStovall_24: how are u gonna watch movies on the plane reggie laptop ?

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
aggie71: Wow...solstice...we don't have to dance around a fire or anything ... do we?

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
Dominic_S: he said sleep on the plane

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
Lincolnb43: how is housing at denali princess

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
Dominic_S: Im gonna watch a movie on my ipod

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
Allan71: Very interesting

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
newideal: aggie, how 'bout fire walking?

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
Robg101: the death star?

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
newideal: hot coals

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
Allan71: You will live 10-miles north

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
reggiecohen83402: watch it on my laptop tonight and sleep on the plane

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
kariquaas: Hee Hee, aggie

Apr 27 2009, 6:31 PM
Allan71: in Healy

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
kariquaas: They have naked cyclists here in Seattle for the solstice parade.

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
Lincolnb43: how do we get to work

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
aggie71: should I bring my drum?

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
angel (guest): okay ppl have a great summer keep in touch

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
newideal: kari, neat!

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
Allan71: Princess shuttle

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
Dominic_S: I have 5000 songs to listen to

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
Allan71: Need emp. id to ride

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
angel (guest): rock on and play had

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
reggiecohen83402: wow i have 400 songs

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
angel (guest): oops hard

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
Lincolnb43: wow i didn't know that

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
kariquaas: See you angel

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
Allan71: It's not to bad

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
aggie71: bring some of them cyclists to spice things up

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
newideal: good luck angel

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 6:32 PM
reggiecohen83402: charging my mp3 player right now

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
angel (guest): bye kari be safe really nice chatting w/ you lol angel

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Lincolnb43: someone told me housing was not far from king salmon restaurant

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
kariquaas: They have body paint, but they're nekkid.

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Dominic_S: what?

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Allan71: Maybe some other lodge housing

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
kariquaas: Nice chatting with you too. Come back anytime.

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Allan71: But Princess housing in in healy

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
alex (guest): when is it

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
reggiecohen83402: god have to get up at 7am tomorrow

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
newideal: dom heard nekkid and perked up lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
kariquaas: The cyclists in Seattle.

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
alex (guest): the naked cycle

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Allan71: Got your own employee bar

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
JKemp81: hello everyone - ugh missed chat again

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
reggiecohen83402: lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Dominic_S: ohhh

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Lincolnb43: yeah maybe , i will still enjoy

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
angel (guest): laters newideal

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
kariquaas: Hey Jason!

Apr 27 2009, 6:33 PM
Dominic_S: I don't need to see that

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
JeremyStovall_24: jason it just started man

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
JKemp81: howdy kari!

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
Dominic_S: JK JK

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
Lincolnb43: already met some locals there online

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
kariquaas: In most cases, you don't.

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
Dominic_S: whats up

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
JKemp81: ahhh ok good. whats up dominic

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
kariquaas: Where Lincoln?

Apr 27 2009, 6:34 PM
Dominic_S: not much

Robg101: that's warmfoot

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
Lincolnb43: we get to see an amazing place

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
aggie71: yellowstone

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
Allan71: haha

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
Lincolnb43: my dream for a while

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
alex (guest): ya

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
potterygal1 (guest): i am a little worried about bears.

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
Kate (guest): hi all

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
Bren1371: hi Kate

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
aggie71: now why is this site called coolworks???

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
kariquaas: Did you see the video that Bill posted from G-Town (Gardiner) this weekend? - http://my.coolworks.com/video/cycling-paddling-around-the
[Cycling & Paddling Around the World - Nadine & Martin - My CoolWorks]


Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
JeremyStovall_24: bring bear mace and always hike with someone pottery

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
Kate (guest): hey Brenda... sorry I'm late I almost forgot again lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
Dominic_S: cause we work cool place!!

Apr 27 2009, 6:43 PM
kariquaas: Because it's cool work

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Allan71: Bears are easy to avoid. Don't go hiking alone and make lots of noise

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Robg101: we had a couple of griz running around employee housing last year

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
ChefB1981: thats awesome

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
sassy69: there is a special on this sunday night on national geographic about bears in ys

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Dominic_S: I hate to complain but I miss where you could click on a name and see there cw page

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Lisa (guest): i'm worried about bears too, lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
kariquaas: Bill worried about cool still being cool when he named it Cool Works.

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
kariquaas: I use cool all the time.

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
alex (guest): i never seen 1

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Allan71: Bears are out at MPl already and have been spot in the Park

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Kate (guest): Cool will always be cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Dominic_S: cool will always be cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Allan71: Very hungry

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Dominic_S: Jinx

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Robg101: one came up to the dining room window and peeked in while I was taking an order

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
kariquaas: yeah, Dom, I know.

Apr 27 2009, 6:44 PM
Kate (guest): gmta dominic

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
kariquaas: Yeah, Kate

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Lincolnb43: I have used cool works for 15yrs , love it

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Dominic_S: Hello Kate

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
kariquaas: jinx- you two

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Dominic_S: wow thats awesome

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Lisa (guest): this was in glacier rob?

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
kariquaas: That's awesome, Lincoln!

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Kate (guest): how ya doing dominic,ready for alaska???

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Dominic_S: I have used it for 6 years

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Robg101: denali

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Lincolnb43: every job i have had came from coolworks

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
reggiecohen83402: did it scare the people

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
sassy69: this guy has a pet grizzly

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Dominic_S: Yes I am very excited

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Kate (guest): me too!

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
kariquaas: LOVE IT!

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Lisa (guest): ah, ok, awesome

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Robg101: it did, it stood up on it's hind legs and peeked in

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
kariquaas: I've seen bears in the wild. It's really COOL.

Apr 27 2009, 6:45 PM
Lincolnb43: I have traveled states and worked on cw

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Kate (guest): I found out from some friends o mine that Vicks Vapo rub makes good mosquito repellant lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
reggiecohen83402: it was saying let me in

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Lisa (guest): it wanted to eat in the restaurant

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Sylvia (guest): Hay, So Is There An Age Requirement For jobs on cw?

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Kate (guest): normally 18, sylvia

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
kariquaas: @Kate _ I could see how that might be the case.

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Robg101: no shirt, no shoes, no service

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Lisa (guest): lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
kariquaas: @Sylvia - Heck no.

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
reggiecohen83402: and no beer

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Kate (guest): @Kari, and have you ever heard of downey dryer sheets being repellant as well?

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
ChefB1981: unless your female

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
kariquaas: 18 is typically the minimum.

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
kariquaas: Health is the maximum.

Apr 27 2009, 6:46 PM
Robg101: haha chef

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Bren1371: he had shirt and shoes, it was of the fuzzy variety

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Allan71: Good night all. Safe travels

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Sylvia (guest): So, Nothing For A 17 Year Old? (My Daughter)

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Dominic_S: bye

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Robg101: furry slippers like reggie's

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
kariquaas: My neighbor, Lillian, swore by dryer sheets for being a bee repellant. Personally, I thought that they attracted them, but.....

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Lincolnb43: nite allan

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
kariquaas: Thanks, Allan. Hasta.

Apr 27 2009, 6:47 PM
Kate (guest): @kari.... something for me to think about, then

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
Sylvia (guest): Kari, Would there be ANYTHING For a 17 year old?

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
kariquaas: It depends, Sylvia. It usually is tied to housing where there is a 18 minimum.

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
kariquaas: If it's local, 17 may be okay.

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
Sylvia (guest): Oh, Alright. Gottcha.

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
Bren1371: most places are 18 and over to work

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
kariquaas: Those jobs definitely exist and are posted on our site.

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
Sylvia (guest): Thanks for your help!

Apr 27 2009, 6:48 PM
kariquaas: You bet!

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
Sylvia (guest): 17 is just the worst age to find work away from home, huh?

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
Bren1371: also depends on when the 17 turns to 18

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
Lincolnb43: Kari what repellant is best in alaska

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
Kate (guest): yeah kari, what lincoln said

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
reggiecohen83402: an pic of someone u hate

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
Robg101: dryer sheets

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
Bren1371: if your daughter is turning 18 soon enough she may get on at locations now

Apr 27 2009, 6:49 PM
reggiecohen83402: that would scare them away

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Kate (guest): really, rob? they actually do work?

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Robg101: they hate fesh smelling clothes

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
nicci88 (guest): hey yall!

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
kariquaas: @Lincoln - My husband who worked up there for years in the 90s says "Ben's".

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Kate (guest): hi nicci

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Dominic_S: Kate where are you from?

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Lincolnb43: hi nicci

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
nicci88 (guest): hello

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Robg101: no, sorry, I was kidding. Bear repellant spray

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Sylvia (guest): What if, The 17 year old, Had a 21 year old friend, And they had parental rights over her. If they roomed together, would that work?

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Kate (guest): I am from a number of places, dominic, right now I'm living in Utah.. how about you?

Apr 27 2009, 6:50 PM
Kate (guest): rob

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Dominic_S: Milwaukee WI

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Robg101: only use it if being charged though

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
JeremyStovall_24: mmm food

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
kariquaas: @Sylvia - It would totally depend on the employer.

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Kate (guest): Wisconsin is one of the states I haven't gotten to visit

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Bren1371: that depends on the location sylvia and what the HR SAIS

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
kariquaas: I think most would steer away, but you never know.

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Robg101: that's where I am now

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Sylvia (guest): Alright.

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Sylvia (guest): Thanks.

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Kate (guest): I'm thinking Rob likes to kid

Apr 27 2009, 6:51 PM
Dominic_S: Wisconsin is one of the best to visit

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Robg101:

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Kate (guest): I'm suqeeing my stuff into just one checked bag wow @ self.

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Lincolnb43: wisconsin dells are very nice

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Dominic_S: in the summer that is

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Robg101: Wisconsin is fun

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Kate (guest): I've heard good thing, dominic

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
kariquaas: @Syliva - If it was an RV or other accommodations besides employee housing, it may work.

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
newideal: kate, that's amazing!

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
kariquaas: Congrats, Kate!

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Robg101: good going kate

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Kate (guest): I cant believe it myself, new, lol, but when you're about outta money ya make do lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Kate (guest): thanks kari and rob

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
Robg101: we're a supportive lot

Apr 27 2009, 6:52 PM
wyomingbound: whats up everyone!

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Dominic_S: IM nervous about checking bag

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Kate (guest): yeah we are

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
kariquaas: Hi Eric

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Lincolnb43: hi eric

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Dominic_S: I always just have a carry on

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
wyomingbound: hi kat4

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Robg101: 'ello

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
wyomingbound: kate*

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Kate (guest): @dom, I'm nervous about it, too, about getting it checked through to anch without hassle

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Bren1371: I keep wondering if my bag is gonna be to heavy

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
kariquaas: Carry your important stuff onto the plane....always.

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
newideal: oh yeah, well i always have just my purse! lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Dominic_S: I think I would rather lose my clothes then my guitar

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
newideal: j/k

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
wyomingbound: so anyone going to wyoming this summer?

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Kate (guest): much as i'd love to juts have a carryon, ther's just NO way lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
Robg101: where are you working kate?

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
kariquaas: @Dom - totally

Apr 27 2009, 6:53 PM
potterygal1 (guest): mail it to ak,,

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Kate (guest): McKinley Princess Lodge, Rob...you?

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
reggiecohen83402: most airlines u have to pay for an second bag

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Kate (guest): @ pottery, I'm gonna mail up my toiletries...

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
sassy69: yes eric

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Dominic_S: hope they let me carry on my guitar

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Robg101: I worked denali the last 2 years, but this year Northern Minnesota

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
kariquaas: They should, Dom.

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Kate (guest): Delta I have to pay for the first bag!

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
wyomingbound: @ sassy 69...where at?

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
newideal: what's in northern minnesota, rob?

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Kate (guest): where at in N Minnesota, rob?

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Lincolnb43: Hey kate I will see you there , what job do you have there

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
sassy69: canyon

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Bren1371: I just shipped out a Box to the North Rim and the rest is going with me

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
reggiecohen83402: same with usairways

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Dominic_S: then if they lose my bag I can play guitar naked and make some money to buy clothes

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
Kate (guest): I am in gift shop, Lincoln

Apr 27 2009, 6:54 PM
wyomingbound: canyon?

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
kariquaas: LOL

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
sassy69: at ys'

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Kate (guest): @Dominic, you are sooo spontaneous, that;s cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Robg101: Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Lincolnb43: very nice

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
sassy69: retail store

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Lincolnb43: I am server

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
newideal: lol dom

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Dominic_S: yes I am

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
wyomingbound: oh cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Lisa (guest): always good to have a back up plan

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Kate (guest): cool, Lincoln

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
wyomingbound: sassy69 whats ur coolworks page url?

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Kate (guest): I'm normally miss overplan and overworry. Not this time! lol. I'm flying by the seat of my pants

Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
kariquaas: More information on Ben's repellant - http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___82161
[Ben's Max 100 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray, 82161 | Insect & Protection | Health & Safety | GEAR | items from Campmor.]


Apr 27 2009, 6:55 PM
Lincolnb43: year I am happy about it they say money is good there

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
kariquaas: And here's the MSDS equivalent - http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/deet.cfm
[OCA Warns About Using DEET Insect Repellent ]


Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
sassy69: jackie morris

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Kate (guest): I think Alaska is going to be amazing

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Kate (guest): good ol' msds...

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Dominic_S: yesss

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Robg101: you'll love the salmon bake

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Kate (guest): @Dominic, hope you'll post about Coldfoot...I was so tempted to go work there

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
kariquaas: You can thank my hubby for those links.

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Dominic_S: I like living in a remote location but not being so far from all the other sights

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Kate (guest): Thanks, kari's Hubby!!!

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Dominic_S: I will

Apr 27 2009, 6:56 PM
Lincolnb43: where is cold foot domnic

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Kate (guest): Ditto, Dominic

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Kate (guest): Brenda you all excited to get to North Rim?

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Dominic_S: 4 hours or so north of Fairbanks

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Dominic_S: 60 miles north of the artic cirle

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Lincolnb43: cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Bren1371: yeah I am

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Bren1371: but tired of the wait

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Lincolnb43: cooold

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Dominic_S: on the one highway following the pipeline up to the artic ocean

Apr 27 2009, 6:57 PM
Kate (guest): I've been reading, brenda..the countdown has begun lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
kariquaas: Wow, this hour flew by!

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
Bren1371: 11 days Kate

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
Dominic_S: I will work at the northern most bar in the world

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
kariquaas: What do you want to talk about next week?

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
reggiecohen83402: i have 13hrs left

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
Kate (guest): will I need cold weather gear for end of season, in ak?

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
Bren1371: well 10 now since this day is done

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
Kate (guest): @kari, the email I got said this chat was the last one for the summer lol

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
Lincolnb43: good question Kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
kariquaas: Have a good fleece coat and wind protection jacket and you should be fine.

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
stephan (guest): im due to start at the north rim on the 9th of may

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
kariquaas: No, last one for April!

Apr 27 2009, 6:58 PM
Robg101: you'll need some, but not really cold

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Bren1371: yeah what was up with that Kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Lincolnb43: ok

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Kate (guest): whew good, Kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Bren1371: no more chats?

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
JeremyStovall_24: < eating mac n cheese

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
reggiecohen83402: so whats next week chat kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
reggiecohen83402: had nachos

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
ChefB1981: pizza

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Kate (guest): Maybe something fun like First experiences?

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
kariquaas: No more chats. Read it again. The last before the summer season - May to October - we'll still be chatting!

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
kariquaas: Ooh, good one Kate.

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Lincolnb43: what kind of shoes do we need for ak kari

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Dominic_S: cool

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Robg101: oh my

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
Kate (guest): yeah something bonding and fun

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
kariquaas: Comfortable.

Apr 27 2009, 6:59 PM
kariquaas: Sturdy.

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
kariquaas: Good for trails.

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
reggiecohen83402: maybe we could have one doing the summer on how u like your summer job so far

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
Kate (guest): amen to sturdy comfortable shoes real lifesavers!

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
Dominic_S: did we already do how to keep your job?

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
Lisa (guest): do u guys all take hiking shoes with you? i plan to hike, but nothing hardcore, will tennis shoes do? no overnight trips

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
Lincolnb43: great question Lisa

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
Kate (guest): @lisa, depends on how good your ankles are. I took only sneakers in 2006, wish I'd had boots and i wasnt hard core

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
Robg101: boots are cheap, get boots

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
Kate (guest): yeah dominic

Apr 27 2009, 7:00 PM
kariquaas: Tennis shoes will probably be fine. In my case, I like my hiking boots because of the support for my ankles when I hike.

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Kate (guest): @Kari, me as well.

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
kariquaas: Jinx, Kate.

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Kate (guest): boots.

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Kate (guest): Kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Dominic_S: if your not carrying a big pakc shoes should be ok

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Robg101: dominic needs bunny boots

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Bren1371: I had boots in 06

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
wyomingbound: anyone else going to wyoming?

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Lisa (guest): ok, thanks guys

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Kate (guest): thats another downside to flying..I don't have room to bring sleeping bag or whatnot. So, I'll do dayhikes...

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Bren1371: last year I had em

Apr 27 2009, 7:01 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Lincolnb43: Gottta go thanks all for great advice ,smiles

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Kate (guest): not this summer, wyoming

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
kariquaas: A friend of my husband's, back in the day, wore his uniform on the plane and shoved his underwear in his guitar to save space.

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Lisa (guest): @kate-that's my problem too, trying to cut it down to the essentials

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Kate (guest): bye lincoln see ya in ak

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Bren1371: those things lasted my entire run of Yellowstone

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Dominic_S: I lived in wyoming will return again some day

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Kate (guest): @Lisa, yeah, thats the biggie for me, for sure, has been for years

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Lincolnb43: cool bye

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Dominic_S: clothes in my guitar great idea!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
kariquaas: Ciao, Lincoln.

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
kariquaas:

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
kariquaas: It's open, why not.

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Lisa (guest): then u dont have to play naked, dominic

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Lincolnb43:

Apr 27 2009, 7:02 PM
Kate (guest): I definitely like this chat better

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
reggiecohen83402: god i hope the line at the airport wont be long

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
potterygal1 (guest): a person I know layered clothes on so could take more.

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
Dominic_S: next weeks chat is what to do while im in seattle

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
Kate (guest): LoL dominic

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
JeremyStovall_24: there is a couple adult clubs dom

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
rob (guest): 7 days till i get to come to alaska

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
rob (guest): oh god yes

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
kariquaas: However, the one caveat with that plan is you don't want to look silly in your uniform, but underwear in the guitar, it's a great idea.

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
Kate (guest): I've got ten days!

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
kariquaas: Yeah, Dom!

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
ChefB1981: damn I have four check bags ant 3 cary ons

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
rob (guest): ah that sucks

Apr 27 2009, 7:03 PM
rob (guest): holy sh*t

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
Dominic_S: yes Im sure Kari will take me to some adult clubs

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
Kate (guest): wow chef

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
rob (guest): that is a lot of stuff

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
reggiecohen83402: as long they dont have skids marks

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
Dominic_S: thats what I need to see

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
JeremyStovall_24: l ol

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
ChefB1981: I think I need to get rid of some stuff

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
newideal: ya chef, whatchu got in there?

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
Dominic_S: can you have 3 carry ons?

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
rob (guest): dead bodies

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
kariquaas: Dude, we'll do the Space Needle, Pike Place, fish and chips. We'll have fun.

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
Dominic_S: isnt that more then you can carry

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
kariquaas: dead bodies?

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
rob (guest): haha

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
reggiecohen83402: and watch them catch the fish at the pike peeks

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
rob (guest): jk

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
franklin: Helloeerone

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
ChefB1981: yeah my family works for like 8 airlines and I have my ways

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
andreablack: Chef, what kind of fees will you have to pay for those?

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
Kate (guest): Ihiya franklin

Apr 27 2009, 7:04 PM
newideal: as long as you're not hiding drugs in the dead bodies, no problem

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
kariquaas: oh dear

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
Lisa (guest): how do u handle carry ons and 4 suitcases with only 2 hands?

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
wyomingbound: Lisa - where u working this summer?

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
rob (guest): its called a strap trailer

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
kariquaas: Porter, Lisa!

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
rob (guest): you just strap all that crap together

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
Kate (guest): magic lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
ChefB1981: yeah my family works for like 8 airlines and I have my ways

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
kariquaas: ...and a $5 tip

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
reggiecohen83402: just got one carry one and one bags

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
Dominic_S: reggie do you know how many carrons you can take?

Apr 27 2009, 7:05 PM
Kate (guest): I'm gonna have my full allotment of carryons for sure lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
reggiecohen83402: i think 2 as long they can fit in the overhead and under the seats

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
kariquaas: At least on Alaska Airlines, it's one bag and a personal item.

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
andreablack: @Chef, ah, i understand now

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
Kate (guest): same on delta

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
kariquaas: I've brought my suitcase and a backpack, no problem.

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
Lisa (guest): @wyoming-i'm gonna be in glacier

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
ChefB1981: I have a laptop ps3 my knifes and clothes

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
ChefB1981: and not that much clothes

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
andreablack: On southwest, i get two checked bags, a carryon bag, and a purse without fees.

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
reggiecohen83402: your knifes may be an problem

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
ChefB1981: as long as i check them its all good

Apr 27 2009, 7:06 PM
Kate (guest): @andrea I sure wish southwest flew to anchorage I love flying southwest

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
rob (guest): anybody familiar with anchorage

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
rob (guest): ?

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
reggiecohen83402: a little what u need

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
andreablack: @kate - i love southwest

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
Kate (guest): not me, this will be my first time to anchorage

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
potterygal1 (guest): lived in anchorage 2 years

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
Kate (guest): Southwest is THE most people-friendly airline

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
rob (guest): im looking for a decent tattoo shop up there

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
rob (guest): thats ture

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
rob (guest): true * i love southwest

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
Dominic_S: im just bringin my clothes and guitar and ipod

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
reggiecohen83402: that i dont know

Apr 27 2009, 7:07 PM
ChefB1981: except they herd you on off like cattle

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
rob (guest): thats okay with me

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
kariquaas: I vote Alaska Airlines.

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
ChefB1981: I vote united

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
Dominic_S: I will let you know next week

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
Dominic_S: but Midwest is the best!

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
Kate (guest): I don't mind that, chef, cus their prices are great and their service is ogood and I like their no-fees luggage policy

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
mike (guest): whats up everyone

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
franklin: Alaska airlines

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
kariquaas: Dude, west is the best!

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
kariquaas: Hi Mike

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
mike (guest): hi

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
kariquaas: Yay, Franklin.

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
ChefB1981: I guess that a plus

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
JeremyStovall_24: < would have loved ys but oh well maybe in the winter/ next summer

Apr 27 2009, 7:08 PM
Kate (guest): I've gotta say though that Quantas airlines, to Australia , was the best I've ever flown

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
mike (guest): ryanair is awesome

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
franklin: I am just from Oregon so I use them alot

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
andreablack: yeah, that's what i love about southwest - the prices

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
kariquaas: Air New Zealand was nice.

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
mike (guest): $2 dollar flights

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
mike (guest): and you get like 4 seats to yourself

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
mike (guest): you can sleep on 4 seats

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
Kate (guest): 2 dollars for an actual, nonsimulated flight?

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
mike (guest): yes

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
franklin: penair is also good when in the bush

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
mike (guest): plus tax

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
mike (guest): so you're paying about 50 bucks anywhere in europe

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
Kate (guest): the tax is what....250 dollars? kidding

Apr 27 2009, 7:09 PM
Dominic_S: Mike where are you from?

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): no no 50 bucks

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): bozeman

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): montana

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
Kate (guest): Bozeman rocks

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
kariquaas: Woo hoo, Bozeman.

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): agreed

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): except for the weather

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
Dominic_S: I love Bozeman lived there twice

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
Kate (guest): true that

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): 4-6 inches expected by tomorrow night

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): and it's been snowing on and off for a week

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
kariquaas: Yeah, Kathi moved to Arizona this year. Couldn't hack Bozeman's winter again.

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): its not too bad

Apr 27 2009, 7:10 PM
mike (guest): i didnt ski once this year and was fine

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
mike (guest): too busy

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
ChefB1981: Well its been fun all... be safe tomorrow Reggie See you in Denali time to watch the sharks AND GET SOME BEER

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
Kate (guest): bye chef

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
Dominic_S: November came in bozeman and I went to Seattle!!!!

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
kariquaas: bye Chef

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
mike (guest): november is nothing

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
rob (guest): peace

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
newideal: bye chef. good luck widdling down the bags

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
franklin: watching games while in denali, should be hiking

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
mike (guest): when february rolls around we are all ready to jumo in a frozen lake to end it all

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
Dominic_S: Im from WI but I think they MT winter is much worse
pr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
andreablack: later Chef

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
kariquaas: Seattle had the snowpacolypse (sp?) this year.

Apr 27 2009, 7:11 PM
mike (guest): i'm going on vacation from feb-march next year

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
Kate (guest): snowapocalypse eh? lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
rob (guest): ha

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
kariquaas: @Mike - lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
mike (guest): whats that about kari?

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
kariquaas: That was so Kathi last year.

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
Robg101: good luck chef, some advice, bring a bottle of Jameson for the chefs to drink with you, it will be a good thng

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
kariquaas: jumping into the lake.

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
JeremyStovall_24: wth is snowpascolypde kari lol ?

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
rob (guest): sounds tight

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
mike (guest): yea winter is long out here...

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
rob (guest): any skiers or boarders here?

Apr 27 2009, 7:12 PM
kariquaas: The apocalypse, but with snow, Stov.

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
JeremyStovall_24: oh ok

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
Kate (guest): I prefer snow to awful cottonwood-pollen allergy flareups though

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
Dominic_S: I ski not to good at boarding

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
franklin: we are post to get snow tonight here Oregon

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
mike (guest): rob we have 3 world class resorts near bozeman

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
kariquaas: I'm a knuckledragger.

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
rob (guest): oh ya i know about bozeman

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
mike (guest): i taught skiing and boarding in germany

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
Dominic_S: 3?

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
rob (guest): im from utah

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
Kate (guest): I have cc skied a teensy bit. not good at it...

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
JeremyStovall_24: < wants to get into boarding

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
Dominic_S: oh yea thats right

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
mike (guest): i love utah

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
rob (guest): all about steep and deep baby

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
mike (guest): was just down there

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
kariquaas: Utah is pretty cool.

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
rob (guest): oh really what part

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
Kate (guest): I like nice flat terrain for skiing lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:13 PM
JeremyStovall_24: moab ut

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
Dominic_S: sking in steamboat was great when I worked there

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
rob (guest): ooh biking hiking?

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
Kate (guest): Moab triple-rocks I LOVE moab

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
mike (guest): moab's nice

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
kariquaas: Moab is great. Zion, Bryce...

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
rob (guest): oh i love it

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
kariquaas: Timpanogos Cave near Provo.

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
kariquaas: Sundance

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
kariquaas: Park City

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
Kate (guest): Timp's nice

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
JeremyStovall_24: ditto kate , I'm big on four wheeling and rock crawling

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
rob (guest): oh ya!

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
Kate (guest): I like Park city

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
mike (guest): yes the mountain itself is an awesome hike too kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
mike (guest): sliding down the glacier

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
Kate (guest): cool jeremy

Apr 27 2009, 7:14 PM
kariquaas: I biked at Sundance. It was so fun.

Apr 27 2009, 7:15 PM
Lisa (guest): @dominic-did u like working at steamboat? i'm thinking about spending winter there

Apr 27 2009, 7:15 PM
rob (guest): i am from the opposite of moab all the way north

Apr 27 2009, 7:15 PM
JeremyStovall_24: cool rob

Apr 27 2009, 7:15 PM
newideal: rob, near what?

Apr 27 2009, 7:15 PM
reggiecohen83402: no me not made for it

Apr 27 2009, 7:15 PM
mike (guest): up by bear lake rob?

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
mike (guest): or logan?

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
Kate (guest): Bear Lake Raspberry shakes are delish!

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
kariquaas: ooh, sounds yummy

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
Dominic_S: any YS people working in mammoth here?

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
Kate (guest): they are gooooooood, Kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
newideal: back to food hehe

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
rob (guest): ya in logan

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
kariquaas: It always comes back to food.

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
rob (guest): bear lake is the bomb

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
franklin: Who is up at Denali this season

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
rob (guest): im a student at utah state

Apr 27 2009, 7:16 PM
Kate (guest): @newideal: I love good food and traveling, they just go together

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
mike (guest): nice, logan is a bit too strict of a town for me though

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
Kate (guest): I am up at denali

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
Kate (guest): this summer

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
reggiecohen83402: may 1 denali

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
Kate (guest): may 7, mpl

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
Kate (guest): near denali

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
mike (guest): reggie are you flying there?

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
reggiecohen83402: yep leave tomorrow

Apr 27 2009, 7:17 PM
franklin: I will be there may the 14th

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
mike (guest): nice, you gotta take the ferry one day

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
mike (guest): you can camp on deck

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
franklin: I am all the in the back of the park, Camp Denali

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
mike (guest): and fly out from seattle

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
kariquaas: Safe travels, Reggie!

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
reggiecohen83402: we plan on it once we get an car

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
mike (guest): sweet, the drive is looooong

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
mike (guest): tons of wildlife all year round

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
Dominic_S: damn im gonna be 12 hours from denali

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
kariquaas: When are you in Seattle, Mike?

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
kariquaas: Whoa, Dom.

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
Kate (guest): @franklin, lucky you! that place sounds great

Apr 27 2009, 7:18 PM
mike (guest): oh im not, i was just saying reggie could fly out from seattle if he takes the ferry

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
kariquaas: ah

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
Kate (guest): @dominic, yeah but you will be closer to the best spot to see northern lights!

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
franklin: Yea, 85% return rate

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
mike (guest): i rarely get to go to big cities

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
kariquaas: MPL, FRanklin?

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
JeremyStovall_24: big cities are overrated IMO

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
mike (guest): i hate vegas, was there last weekend

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
Kate (guest): @franklin if I could do the serve duties I so woulda applied

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
mike (guest): big cities suck

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
mike (guest): i was raised in nyc and would never trade a small town for a big city

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
franklin: I will be a dinner chef

Apr 27 2009, 7:19 PM
Kate (guest): i'm just not coordinated enough to serve and wiatress etc

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
reggiecohen83402: i hate small citys where everyone knows your name

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
rob (guest): i am headed to mpl

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
kariquaas: That's why I like Seattle, all the comforts of a big city, but it feels like a smaller town.

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
rob (guest): cant wait!

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
mike (guest): nobody knows me and i live in a small town, i rarely see my friends around doing errands

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
Kate (guest): been awhile since I've been to seattle

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
mike (guest): 25k-45k is the best size i think

Apr 27 2009, 7:20 PM
JeremyStovall_24: < knows about 90 % of the people in my little town i live in now lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
mike (guest): i guess i live in a medium sized town

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
kariquaas: It was pretty today. Lots of blue sky.

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
Kate (guest): @rob I'm going to mpl too

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
rob (guest): oh nice!

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
rob (guest): have you been before

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
franklin: I'M in a small town myself 80k

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
Kate (guest): no, rob, I'm new this year to it

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
rob (guest): awesome same here

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
mike (guest): thats almost the biggest city in montana franklin

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
Kate (guest): newbies ROCK I know, I've got a theme going here ha ha

Apr 27 2009, 7:21 PM
rob (guest): haha

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
JeremyStovall_24: small of 80 k thats nothing . my town is about 4500 to 5000 people thats small

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
Dominic_S: I dont think you can call 80k a small town

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
rob (guest): i grew up in a town of 25 people hahahaha

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
mike (guest): 4500 to 5000 is about average here

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
Kate (guest): @rob now THATs small!

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
mike (guest): 25 people jeez

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
Dominic_S: I was born in a town of 800

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
rob (guest): ya...

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
kariquaas: Whoa.

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
franklin: I lived in the bush 300 people I do know really small

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
rob (guest): middle of nowhere cornfield indiana

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
kariquaas: I guess I've always been a city dweller - 50K plus.

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
mike (guest): wow you get my respect rob

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
Kate (guest): cool, rob

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
Kate (guest): me too Kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:22 PM
rob (guest): haha

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
rob (guest): well thanks..

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
mike (guest): i couldnt imagine what that would be like

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
franklin: I am bend oregon right now it still has that small town thing going on

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
kariquaas: My cat cracks me up.

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
Dominic_S: hmm im quite a bit futher from fairbanks then I thought

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
mike (guest): lots of people from bend in montana

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
JeremyStovall_24: < has bend to bend or passed threw it many times

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
Kate (guest): lol Kari do tell..how so

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
kariquaas: He opens the cat door and then waits.

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
mike (guest): because it is getting "crowded"

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
newideal: oh cat! that reminds me, must check on the orange hairy beast

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
kariquaas: By the time he walks through, he gets stuck.

Apr 27 2009, 7:23 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:24 PM
Kate (guest): lol kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:24 PM
kariquaas: Yay. He made it!

Apr 27 2009, 7:24 PM
Kate (guest):

Apr 27 2009, 7:24 PM
franklin: Yea most people from bend move around alot

Apr 27 2009, 7:24 PM
kariquaas: So funny.

Apr 27 2009, 7:24 PM
Dominic_S: I have met alot of Wisconsin people in my travels espicially montana

Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
mike (guest): we get a lot of minnesotans

Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
kariquaas: This is them on the weekend. - http://twitpic.com/3z659
[Hungry, hungry kittens on Twitpic]


Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
mike (guest): i know a few wisconsonites pretty well

Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
Kate (guest): cute pic, kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
mike (guest): looooots of people from cali

Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
kariquaas: They were starving.

Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
mike (guest): too many in my opinion

Apr 27 2009, 7:25 PM
kariquaas: Thanks.

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
kariquaas: Buddy is now cleaning his foot on my backpack. Oh the life they lead.

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
franklin: Bend is turning into a mini socal

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
kariquaas: I would love to go to Bend.

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
Kate (guest): lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
mike (guest): the whole west is turning into a bedroom community for california

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
kariquaas: Been to Smith Rock, so close, but not quite there.

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
mike (guest): sad... they buy ranches, subdivide, and sell tiny parcels of land

Apr 27 2009, 7:26 PM
mike (guest): then develop them

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
rob (guest): kate where are you coming from?

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
mike (guest): i see it everywhere in the west

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
franklin: i can smith rock from my house

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
Kate (guest): Utah, rob..you?

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
mike (guest): utah, montana, idaho, nevada, and arizona

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
rob (guest): same haha

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
rob (guest): weird...

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
kariquaas: I hope that they'll be able to buy more land for National Parks with the bill that Obama is trying to pass or has passed.

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
kariquaas: Sweet, Franklin.

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
mike (guest): they are bidding on drilling around the national parks right now kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
Kate (guest): I'm just hoping more of regular blue-collars can hang on to their jobs

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
kariquaas: ugh

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
mike (guest): as well as logging and mining around them

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
mike (guest): sad

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
kariquaas: completely sad

Apr 27 2009, 7:27 PM
mike (guest): sad sad sad

Apr 27 2009, 7:28 PM
mike (guest): i'll just have to move again, i can see it now

Apr 27 2009, 7:28 PM
mike (guest): i'm pretty sick of it

Apr 27 2009, 7:28 PM
Kate (guest): I hope they dont drill by Ystone though..it'd probably wreck the geysers.

Apr 27 2009, 7:28 PM
rob (guest): i would cry

Apr 27 2009, 7:28 PM
mike (guest): utah is considering mining next to arches national park

Apr 27 2009, 7:28 PM
mike (guest): well they are considering expanding coal mining just northeast of the park

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
rob (guest): in some ways i am okay with that

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
mike (guest): and logging is all over the area

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
kariquaas: I think that by working at these parks, you are all helping them to remain critical elements of our society.

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
mike (guest): im not ok with all the lobbying the coal companies do to get the land

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
mike (guest): in a very underhanded way

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
kariquaas: I can't wait for Ken Burns' documentary about the parks this fall.

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
rob (guest): oh completely agree with that

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
mike (guest): i didnt know he was coming out with one

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
Kate (guest): I agree, kair.. the balance between use of resources and needs of the environment is a vital ongoing discussion imo

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
franklin: That is wh I like Camp Denali because it is so green

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
kariquaas: Yep.

Apr 27 2009, 7:29 PM
rob (guest): but done correctly mining can do alot of good

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
mike (guest): lots of squitoes out there though

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
mike (guest): done cheaply it can do a lot of harm

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
kariquaas: http://www.pbs.org/aboutpbs/news/20080714_nationalparks.html
[PBS TO AIR KEN BURNS’S “THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA,”A NEW SIX-PART SERIES ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL PARKS, IN FALL 2009]


Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
mike (guest): to everyone

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
mike (guest): nice thanks kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
Dominic_S: nobody wants mining in there backyard but they want the resources they are used to

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
Kate (guest): @rob, I like the balance..both usage-side and preserves-side coming together to compromise.

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
rob (guest): exactly

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
mike (guest): i dont want coal power i want wind, which i can buy out here

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
rob (guest): a good example would be kinecott mine

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
kariquaas: "America's best idea"

Apr 27 2009, 7:30 PM
mike (guest): nor do i want natural gas

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
franklin: I just watched that it is a great program

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
mike (guest): and i am waiting for spray on solar

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
Lisa (guest): i love ken burns, thats exciting

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
Kate (guest): lol mike

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
mike (guest): can't wait for it, should be any year now

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
kariquaas: Ken Burns is awesome.

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
mike (guest): gonna spray my house down and sell power back to you guys

Apr 27 2009, 7:31 PM
franklin: he endorses where i am working

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
Kate (guest): I'm thinking a nice caveman-lifestyle would be cheap... too bad there's too many rules nowadays lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
Dominic_S: we need to harness kid energy that would solve the crisis

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
Kate (guest): @dominic true lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
mike (guest): kate i can point you in the right direction

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
mike (guest): no one will know you are ever there

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
mike (guest): winter would suck though

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
Kate (guest): @mike.... lol. might have to consider it, then

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
mike (guest): hell i might just move up there myself

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
Kate (guest): if I can stay warm, winter is ok. if not then no ha ha

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
kariquaas: I'm going to get some grub. Great chatting with you all! I'll post the transcript - the full one - tomorrow.

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
Kate (guest): bye Kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
mike (guest): winter is never warm here

Apr 27 2009, 7:32 PM
kariquaas: Hasta

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
rob (guest): see ya

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
mike (guest): especially in a cave

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
franklin: later

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
Kate (guest): Mike are you in alaska?

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
newideal: nite kari bon appetit

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
mike (guest): but there are ways to survive off grid very comfortably

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
mike (guest): montana

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
mike (guest): bye kari

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
Kate (guest): so I've heard. I don't have the money for the start-up costs.

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
Dominic_S: Bye Kari talk to you soon

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
mike (guest): it's not too bad if you build your house ground up off the grid

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
Kate (guest): ah, montana... I like montana

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
mike (guest): cheaper than traditional stick built housing

Apr 27 2009, 7:33 PM
Dominic_S: I like Cheese

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
mike (guest): i love montana, i like alaska

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
Kate (guest): lol dominic

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
franklin: I love cheese

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
Kate (guest): I adore Yellowstone, like montana, hope to love alaska

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
franklin: triple creme

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
Kate (guest): cheese.......is awesome

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
JeremyStovall_24: < fell in love with ys

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
Dominic_S: awesome cheese in WI

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
mike (guest): i could build you a straw bale home with geothermal pump heat and cooling and solar panels at about 1500 sq ft for about 150,000 bucks

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
mike (guest): on 20 acres

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
Kate (guest): so I hear, dominic

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
mike (guest):

Apr 27 2009, 7:34 PM
franklin: asome cheese in france

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
rob (guest): ive been to yellowstone i think 5 times in the past 3 years

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
JeremyStovall_24: dam 150 k mike

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
franklin: awesome

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
rob (guest): me and my family are big fans

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
mike (guest): yea, it's not expensive

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
Kate (guest): @mike, next time I happen to have 150,000 bucks lying around, I'll do it lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
Dominic_S: yes

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
mike (guest): financing

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
Kate (guest): I also like Tillamook cheese

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
mike (guest): no one has that kind of money

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
franklin: good oregon cheese

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
mike (guest): just claim your tips on taxes and you're all good

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
Kate (guest): and who's gonna lend a seasonal worker that kind of cash these days?

Apr 27 2009, 7:35 PM
mike (guest): see above post

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
mike (guest): i got a loan

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
JeremyStovall_24: If i had any where close to 2 mil I would by some kind of land and open me an Off road park

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
mike (guest): i waited tables

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
Kate (guest): I dont get tips, in retail

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
mike (guest): for 5 years

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
mike (guest): ahh i see, well everyone needs to settle at some point

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
Kate (guest): true mike

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
mike (guest): if only for a few years

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
Dominic_S: im not gettin a loan anytime soon

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
mike (guest): no one is dominic

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
Dominic_S: lol

Apr 27 2009, 7:36 PM
mike (guest): maybe next year the markets will unfreeze a little

Apr 27 2009, 7:37 PM
mike (guest): business loans are the only thing being given out freely right now

Apr 27 2009, 7:37 PM
mike (guest): mostl bec of the fed

Apr 27 2009, 7:37 PM
mike (guest): but anyways, eco-homes will be big biz in the next few years

Apr 27 2009, 7:37 PM
mike (guest): they smell better too

Apr 27 2009, 7:38 PM
rob (guest): alright nice talking to everyone