I complain a lot, but it’s not all bad. There are a few uniquely Alaskan experiences that I’m glad I’ve gotten the chance to enjoy. The past two weeks we’ve celebrated Fur Rondy. It’s a big festival to celebrate the beginning of the Iditarod. Lots of fun activities go on including ice sculptures…
And carnival rides… (regardless of the weather!)
But this year, the best part was Running Of The Reindeer. In this event foolish people (I’m sure you can imagine who some of those foolish people are) attempt to run with, you guessed it – with reindeer. Since all the husband’s are away we dressed up in their ACU pants, CAV shirts, and our own version of Stetson’s to run it for them!
As usual, a big group of ladies joined in the fun…
I know we look fabulous, but we weren’t the only famous people there.
See? What’s that? Oh right…we were the most famous people there.
I could tell you all about it, but wouldn’t you rather see for yourselves?
So it’s not all suck. Shh…don’t tell anyone I said so.
Awesome post!!! This was the best three block run I’ve had in a really long time… so happy we were all able to get together for this!
This is great fun B!!
Just the kind light post I needed after burying myself in 2 thick fat books this weekend. Glad you had fun and the kids too, friend.
See, I LOVE snow. So the whole time you were complaining, I knew you weren’t serious. Not completely, anyway
How hot do you look in Dallas’ ACU pants ??!
Fun!
Wow, you ladies really looked good. Fur Rondy seems like a lot of fun!! The video is hilarious! I would love to actually run with reindeer!! What great experiences you have in Alaska. So….going to make it a permanent home??
I agree you girls are hot! Looks like a lot of fun…you know if you’re not uber lazy like some of us and enjoy running…maybe if I had someone to run with…
So fun! I love carnie rides in the snow.
You look smokin hot!!! Those shirts and hats are sweet. You ladies are a hoot man. I love it.
Cav Girls FOR THE EPIC WIN!
Looks like fun. Did you talk to Bristol about her new reality show? Maybe you guys will be in it. Love running with the reindeer!
A. I feel like an ass for ever complaining about running in the Santa Ana winds…
B. I am so easily swayed by enthusiasm I am pretty much Googling properties in Alaska right now.
C. Remind me that it’s really cold there. Plus, Bristol Palin.
D. Thanks for sharing this. Your post seriously made my day.
Seriously, the Santa Ana’s almost stopped me dead in my run.
OK, people let’s not all get too excited. Alaska didn’t suck for ONE day. It was fun but we had to run in think mush snow (thus the shaky video) and that sucked! Plus a friend of mine comment on how desperate we are for entertainment up here, BINGO.
It’s like running with the bulls! Only…not.
You, your clever friends, and Alaska are definitely “not sucking” at this point, it seems! (*Notable audio highlights: “Man down…man down!” and, “How long IS this?!”) Awesome.
I want to come and visit you in Alaska. And then share a bottle of wine. Or two.
[...] If you’ve ever read any of Bridget’s posts on Twinisms, you’ll already know at least two things about her life: (1) Boxed wine is awesomesauce, and (2) Alaska sucks. (There’s also something about having two sets of twins or something… So hard to keep track of the little things.) So I was both amused and disappointed this week to discover that she’s been lying to us all along. And now she’s spilled the beans (with pictures and video footage to prove it.) Here’s Bridget with her confession: Alaska — Not Sucking. [...]
—You always look as if you are having a gas!
Great photos. Bristol? That is pretty cool
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If reindeer could talk, they’d be saying,”Who invited these lunatics?” I noticed they were running down the sidelines trying to beat the crowd to the bar, no doubt.
The state of Alaska should hire you as their Visitor’s Bureau spokesperson. I’ve never ever ever wanted to see the state at all and now I do. But only if I’m coming to see you.
[...] was especially true after my Running Of The Reindeer adventure. Even though it was only a couple of blocks, it was in deep snow so it was a tiny bit [...]
Your secret is safe with me!
[...] Run with Reindeer…or whatever cheesy, local event happens where you live. [...]
I’d say Bristol Palin is much more famous than you. No offense.