Halloween

Halloween was everything I expected, pumpkin carving, costumes, good food and great friends. This was the first time Brian was able to meet some of my friends from work. Observers come from all over the country and all have different backgrounds with the common thread of an adventure spirit. You become a little family between training in Seattle and traveling all over Alaska together. Getting together this weekend felt like the norm.

Abby and Emily live together in Lecanto, FL which is on the west coast of the state. They live near Crystal River, which is notorious for its manatees. A group of us rented some kayaks and snorkel gear to swim with the sea cows. Brian and my other friend, Brian, set off to go fishing on their kayak and caught some jacks. The girls didn't see any manatees while snorkeling but we saw several from the kayak, including a mama and her calf.

Later, we prepared for all hallows eve. A jellyfish, a flying fish, a promiscuous fisherman, Tinky-winky, Raoul from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, an 80's fitness instructor, a Coors Light Keg and Black Box of wine, partied their pants off.

If I didn't mention this before, this blog is a judgement free zone..