HiJim,

thinking about driving to Alaska, maybe next year...
entering from somewhere in the midwest.

Unless you have reason to hit parts of Ontario first, go straight to

We have to hit Chicago, the public library there has a collection of my
great grandfather's writings. We inherited some more, including the
manuscript for a 4th book that was never published (He passed away
before it could be published.) A representative for the special
collections department said that they would love to add the papers we
have to their collection.

Colorado, turn north and head to Calgary. That way you can go
through Banff and Jasper on your way to Dawson Creek and Mike Zero
of the Alaska Highway. Saskatchewan and the Dakotas offer little to tourists except miles and miles of just miles.

I think that's the bsic plan, tho we've not finalised anything yet.

Another option we're considering is the ferry
from Washington, need to compare costs, time, etc.

If you go that route you should check out Vancouver! Ideally do
both in a grand circle.

Have to do some rough cost comparing; we're getting some major work done
on the house that will run down the savings somewhat. It's work that has
to be done and the longer we put it off, the more expensive it will be.
So, this fall is the scheduled time frame--everything is on order now.


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We have to hit Chicago

In that case I suggest considering going to Winnipeg next and then
heading west to Alberta.

On the return trip you could even come to Yellowknife from Fort
Nelson via Fort Liard and go south on the Mackenzie highway.

through Banff and Jasper on your way to Dawson Creek and Mike Zero
of the Alaska Highway.

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Title: Rhubarb Pudding Cake
Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Fruits, Pudding
Yield: 1 Cake

CAKE:
1 Egg, beaten
1 1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Shortening
1/2 c Milk
1 1/4 c Flour
3 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
TOPPING:
3 c Diced Rhubarb
1 c Sugar (heaping cup)
2 c Boiling water

Combine cake recipe ingredients, and mix well. Spread in well
greased 9x13 pan. (You can use 8-9 inch square pan if you like the
cake to be thicker). Combine Topping Ingredients, and pour over cake
batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until cake is golden
brown.

MMMMM

Cheers

Jim


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Hi Jim,

We have to hit Chicago

In that case I suggest considering going to Winnipeg next and then
heading west to Alberta.

That may be the routing Steve looked at. He mentioned it to me but that
was some months ago.

On the return trip you could even come to Yellowknife from Fort
Nelson via Fort Liard and go south on the Mackenzie highway.

It would be nice but we've got grandkids out in AZ and UT. One, out in
UT, is graduating high school next spring so we're going to try to work
the timing of the trip to AK so we can attend the graduation as well.

Title: Rhubarb Pudding Cake
Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Fruits, Pudding
Yield: 1 Cake

That looks good, and I do like rhubarb.......

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