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Daryl Catching the Ball

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Daryl Catches the Ball Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Wed, 19 May 2010 05:58:00 +0000

Alaska Airlines Salmon Jet

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:55:00 +0000

I had to deliver some fish the other day to get shipped out and I took this picture of an Alaska Airlines Jet through the fence at the airport. I think it's a nice paint job.

Green Thumb After All

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:47:00 +0000

This African Violet was given to me as a starter from the nice folks at the Alaska Computer Center here in Sitka as part of their customer appreciation. This is the first one I haven't kaboshed.

Mother's Day Project Completed

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:23:00 +0000

I got the instructions to make these flowers from the HP Creative Print Projects website.
I think they turned out beautifully. I used long pins to simulate depth to the flowers...kind of like pollen. Here's the link...Enjoy!

Mother's Day View

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:04:00 +0000

I went to pay my storage unit bill and this is the view from their house! What a beautiful day!

Great Mother's Day Creation

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:51:00 +0000

I got this photo from HP Creative Studio's website. I think I'll make some flowers for my Mother and send them to her for Mother's Day...I just need to buy some more blue ink!

Shrimp Fisheries Threatened by Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:51:00 +0000

Here's a story of a Louisiana Shrimp Trawler whose season is set to start in three weeks and all hope is lost due to the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This tragedy was not the first for the local commercial fisherman; he has lost his whole lifestyle twice now...the first due to Hurricane Katrina.

I remember the devastation and loss of fisheries that the Exxon Oil Spill caused in Alaska's Prince William Sound. My father too was a shrimper; he used the shrimp season as a buffer to stay ahead of the bills before the pink salmon seine season. Due to the Exxon Spill, the Shrimp Pot fishery was ceased to a halt and all gear had to be removed from the water.

This is the first year that Fish and Game has allowed the Shrimp Pot Fishery to open again after 21 years in the Prince William Sound.

Here's the article was created by Craig Medred reporting in Louisiana for Alaska Dispatch.

More Baby Quilts

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:08:00 +0000

Here's the front of one of the quilts I have just made

And here's the back...I just love the school yard fabric!

Here's the front of the other quilt I have created

And here's the back...Monkeying around!

These quilts are specifically designed with baby development in mind. I used fabric that is vibrant in primary colors and textural patterns that allows your baby's development to expand while having fun. These quilts are of convenient size to take anywhere with you while on the go. Stuff it in the diaper bag, tuck it up under your arm, lay it over the stroller, take it to the beach, a friends house, use it as a rug in the play corner...the possibilities are endless.

And when your little one has grown up and no longer uses the quilt, I have designed them so that you can run a small wooden dowel through the top of the seam so that it can be displayed as a wall hanging.

Dimensions: Approximately 36" x 36"

Material: 100% Cotton Pre-washed, Pre-shrunk

81 machine pieced squares total with zig zag stitching around outside seam for added durability

I have made lots of quilts similar to this one and each is distinctive in their own unique way and is guaranteed to become a conversation piece. Thank you for looking and Enjoy!

I also take custom orders...email me at shanleewill@yahoo.com

Gulf of Mexico oil spill could be bigger than Exxon Valdez

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Sat, 01 May 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Gulf of Mexico oil spill could be bigger than Exxon Valdez

This is crazy! BP is spending $6 million daily in clean up efforts and the White house said they have to pay for all costs (as they should). This spill is going to end up using the world's supply of containment boom! I wonder if the price of absorbent and containment boom has increased over the last few days?

Late Night Bike Ride Through Anchorage

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Sat, 01 May 2010 17:48:00 +0000

I was reading through some other blogs and I ran across this cool video.

Buzz Lightyear

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:15:00 +0000

Vince is into flying RC Airplanes and has named this one BUZZ LIGHTYEAR! The boys at the flying field got a kick out of this one. There's another plane out there called BUTT UGLY.

Earth Week 2010

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:18:00 +0000

During Earth Week this year Daryl and I walked through Totem Park

We visited Baranof School where they had a workshop for the kids and they learned about the many varieties of birds and the different uses for their beaks along with the foods that they eat.

We also went to the Sheldon Jackson Aquarium today and got to check out the local sealife. I think this one is called a Daryloctopus!

The Future of Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:37:00 +0000

The Future of Shopping

Check out this video...This could change the way we shop for clothing and could be really convenient and time efficient. If only it could be this easy now! But may be coming in the near future.

Follow on Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:46:00 +0000

You can now follow on Twitter! Get the latest update on fashion forward women's clothing at affordable prices.

Follow on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:42:00 +0000

Now you can follow on Facebook to get the latest fashions at affordable prices. Become a Fan today!

Purple/Silver V Neck Halter Top Club Shirt S M L

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:23:00 +0000

Touch 9 Brand Purple V Neck Halter Top With Vertical Pleats And Back Tie

Color: Purple/Silver

100% Polyester

New Without Tag

Shoulder to Hem: 20-22"

Bust Size: S 32-36" , M 34-38", L 36-40" Comes With Bra Support Padding Inside

Perfect For Going Out To The Pub Or Just Clubbing! Sexy And Classy Eye Catching Garment!

Please be sure to check out my other listings for more great items!

Pink/Black Print Halter/Tube Top Elastic Waist S M L

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Countess Brand Halter/Tube Top with Elastic Waist

Color: Pink/Black Print

100% Polyester

New Without Tag

Shoulder to Hem: 22.5-23.5" varies

Bust Size: S 32-36" , M 34-38", L 36-40"

Please be sure to check out my other listings for more great items!

Lilac V Neck Sleeveless Tank Top Shirt

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:16:00 +0000

Jaymy Brand V Neck Sleeveless Tank Top Shirt

Color: Lilac

100% Cotton

New Without Tag

Eye Loop Fasteners Down The Front And Along The Sides As Darts/Pleats

Shoulder to Hem: 22.5-23.5"

Bust Size: S 32-36" , M 34-38", L 36-40"

Please be sure to check out my other listings for more great items!

Lime Green V Neck Cap Sleeve Top Shirt S M L

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:11:00 +0000

Crush Brand V Neck Cap Sleeve Top Shirt

Color: Lime Green

95% Rayon 5% Spandex

New Without Tag

Empire Waist

Shoulder to Hem: 22.5-23.5"

Bust Size: S 32-36" , M 34-38", L 36-40"

For more great items at affordable prices please check out my other listings

Black/Fuschia Cami/Tank Top Floral Chiffon

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:04:00 +0000

Cami/Tank top

Color: Black with Fuschia Floral Print

100% Polyester

New Without Tag

Spaghetti Straps with Empire Waist

Shoulder to Hem: 23-24.5"

Bust Size: S 32-36" , M 34-38", L 36-40"

For more great items at affordable prices please check out my other listings

Pink V Neck Lace Sleeveless/Tank Top Shirt S M L

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:53:00 +0000

New Moine Brand Pink V Neck Sleeveless Tank Top With Lace Accent

Color: Pink

90% Polyester, 10% Spandex

New Without Tag

Shoulder to Hem: 20-22"

Bust Size: S 32-36" , M 34-38", L 36-40"

For more great items at affordable prices check out my other listings.

Change in Career

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Hello everyone,

I'm here to share with you my new career change. Since the Halibut Commission decided that they'd had enough data for their Tag Recovery Program that lasted for five years...I am forced to make a change in my career. I'm trying my hand at getting into the Women's Clothing Market and selling on eBay. So this blog may end up becoming a Fashion Blog! Enjoy and check out some of the clothing I have on my site. Thanks for stopping by.

Fresh April Snow

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:07:00 +0000

Sitka Herring Seine Opener March 29, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (EcoBeacon) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:20:00 +0000

Smoke and Roar and Race for the herring! This was a healthy harvest year for the commercial fisherman of the Southeast Alaska. It was a beautiful site to see all of the seiners and packers out there on the water...and so close to shore as well. I am reminded of the time when I used to seine in the waters of the Prince William Sound with my father for pink and silver salmon. I sure miss those days! Every year, about this time, I get fishin' fever and the itchin' to mend nets!