I was only a little let down when the pilot played Enya over the comm as we lifted off for this chopper pass of Juneau because, after all, i was in the cockpit of an AStar-B2 and we were batting the air over Southeastern Alaska. I was riding shotgun. Z was in the back with Lou, who was shooting.
If i’d had my druthers, i’d have chosen this section of live audio of Jerry and the boys from MSG in September of 1991 so i threw this together quick-like in QTPro as a meager, self-indulgent attempt at redemption – special thanks to http://vimeo.com/tweeprise
ZACH FALCON was born and raised in Alaska. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, his stories have appeared or are forthcoming in Quiddity, the 2009 Bridport Prize Anthology, and the Bear Deluxe Magazine. He lives in Iowa City where he is working on a novel.
After having lived in Little Port Walter (known by those in the know as Club Fed) for a few years, our pals Pat and Jen have moved back to Juneau with their little boy, Bruno.
Now, we don’t get to see them as often as we’d like but seeing as you’re visiting us @ Lofto this week, we’ve dedicated today’s post to you : )
We’ve missed you!
Some cool facts about Pat:
Subsequent to being a Rasmuson Fellow, Pat initially worked as a research analyst at the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission where he reported on aspects of diverse Alaska fisheries including Pacific cod, weathervane scallops, Pacific herring, and horsehair crab. Since 2001, Pat has worked as a research fishery biologist for the National Marine Fisheries Service at the Auke Bay Laboratory in Juneau. In his primary role, he studies the effects of commercial fishing on benthic habitats. These studies, utilizing both submersibles and scuba, have varied objectives from simple habitat typing to manipulative studies identifying effects of trawling at varied intensities.
Pat is also involved with other work that is attempting to determine growth rates of two species of sponge and two species of coral. These studies will help managers understand habitat and fishery interactions and allow for sustainable fisheries.
Those interested in checking out some of Pat’s work can find a good start here.
Some cool facts about Jen:
Once had a most unhealthy obsession with notorious Minneapolis band Mango Jam
Has had the experience of fending off brown bears with high powered weaponry (and is licensed by the Feds to do so)
Makes arguably the best bread in the world
Perhaps, the only woman we know who can live so self-contained in a place as remote as LPW
Ain’t afraid to GET DOWN ON THE DANCE FLOOR
Able to catch and pull up a 100-pound halibut solo
The most elegantly diplomatic person we’ve ever met (without being a wanker or sycophant)
Like her husband, Pat, is a TOTAL BABE, which may have something to do with the fact that Jen is a LEAN, MEAN, HIKING MACHINE
She awaits the opportunity to administer her homespun insulin treatment via turkey baster to any helpless diabetics that may get stranded in the woods (inquire with questions)
Our pals, Sean and Becky Janes, gave Andy Summers and his son the tour of Southeast recently via their outfit Above and Beyond Alaska. That’s Sean on the right in the picture below.
Highly recommended if you’re thinking about making it out to the Last Frontier – but of course, we’re biased:
This is our pal, Pat. 
