Early Summer activites

This year we were really lucky with the weather during summer. We had some really hot periods. But I was working a lot too so that I haven't had that much time to explore the area ... but here are some pics from some little adventures!


Visit at Marko´s walltent ... he is having fun early in the morning.


Bella relaxing inside after she got eaten by mosquitos outside.


Me, very brave, painting the outhouse although it was hot and the mosquitos really crazy!


Tika and Bella on the shore from Kathleen Lake after a little cool bath there.


First time in Haines, Alaska ... here Bella at Battery Point where you normally can see whales ... but we weren't lucky.


And I forgot to mention ... I got a new car. It is a Volvo V 70 XC, 2001 ... I really like that car!


Still in Haines, Alaska, I got a lession from Marko in Sea Kayaking ... first on the shore ...


... then in the sea!


And I survived without getting really wet ... was great!

Summer is on its way

Finally it seems like the summer is coming with hugh steps ... and everyone enjoys the sun like these people with their canoes.


The bald eagles are protectiong their youngsters ....


... they are such beautiful birds!


Bella and I we are house- and dog sitting at another location .... so she has new buddies like Artus, the boss from the pack ...


and Bello, the best playing partner ever!


And when it is so sunny here, she has to hide under the deck, the little girl.


And at night ... every dog has to sleep beside my bed ... it isn't a really a big room. I am glad that I have my own bed!

Second home @ Cowley Lake

At the moment I am house- and dog sitting for my friends Jami and Theo. So I have the opportunity to live in their beautiful house at Cowley Lake.


The house has a great position above the lake ...


... with an wonderful view!


This is little Gershwin beside Bella ... they both are already friends.


Beside the lake is on old line of rails ... nice to walk on.


And here the view to the house from the other side .... if you have good eyes, you will see it!

Family March 2009

Because there was this big celebration of my fathers 80th birthday, I had a good reason to visit Germany after close to 2 years .... and it was great to see my family and a lot of my friends ( sorry, that I didn't load up any pics of them ). Thank you all for welcome me and spend with me a great time!!!


Here is my dad on his 80th birthday .... I think even for him it was unbelievable to reach that age already!


My parents, uncles and aunties.


And here the "kids" .... including me.

Yukon Quest 2009

The second biggest sled dog race in the world ... the Yukon Quest. I had the first time the possibility to see the start and it was great!


The weather was just awesome and the atmosphere really emotional.


Thanks to a lot of volunteers every start went well ....


... and they had really a lot to do .... like keeping the super excited dogs in line ...


... being an additional brake ...


... and finally the mushers could take off with 3 minutes difference between each other.


One dog handler after his team took off.


Sebastian Schnuelle ( german ) on his way to the start.


Hans Gatt ( austrian? ) getting ready.


And trained by Hans Gatt Newton Marshall from Jamaica!


And here Norman Casavant from Quebec cheering up his dogs and the croud.


And ready for the start.




Here you can see only some of the volunteers .... thanks to all to support such a big event!


After holding back dog sledges for a morning a "good" cigarette!


Manu and Sascha, my german friends from Atlin came to see the start and to visit me.


And with them their 3 white german sheperds ... and Bella ...


... but I think that our beauties aren't good pullers!


Another picture of the Atlin family @ the horse ranch from other germans friends .. Ingrid and Rolf.


The unbelievable view from the ranch over the Takhini River!


And mummy Catherin cleaning Bellas paws from ice.


Everyone who wants to know more about the Quest should visit the official homepage http://www.yukonquest.com

Bella's birthday = Valentines Day

Not only I get older .... also Bella. Now she is 2 years old already ... time is passing by fast.


She was a little bit shy to open her birthday present ...


... but finally she got her new toy out of the papers ... a moose toy.


And she got also this well sized bone ... it will keep her busy for a while :-)

Winter in the Yukon

Yes, now it is really Winter here ...


... but the days are getting longer and longer ...


... and here is a snowdog ( right side from the sun like a little rainbow ) which means it is getting colder ( already - 30°C )!!!


Close to the Takhini River Valley.


After a walk from half hour by - 35°C ... there is no make up necessary anymore!