Alaska Ducati Goes To Annette Island, Alaska's Only Reservation - Page 3

legion · 08-27-2007, 09:17 PM

A little bit more info in your honor, Mark...

(click on the pic for details)

AKDuc · 08-27-2007, 11:06 PM

First of all, thank you all so much for your compliments about my trip report.

And Legion, thank you so very much for that link to the Daily News article about my dad.

Mark H.

AK Bear · 08-28-2007, 12:04 PM

Wow Mark, I saw that early photo of your dad and thougt "That looks like Mark" and it turned out to be your dad. Small world. Interesting atricle as well. Really enjoyed the photos and will some day get there, Bear

mistercindy · 08-28-2007, 05:21 PM

A beautiful ride report! Thank you very much for posting the pics and commentary.

I do have a silly question. Is Comet a long haired Jack Russell Terrier? Maybe part JRT? The coloring, cropped tail, and size all look JRT-ish. But the nose doesn't seem quite the same. You don't see many long-haired JRT's, so I thought I'd ask.

AKDuc · 08-29-2007, 01:31 PM

I am really glad to be able to share so much with so many.

Yes, Comet is a rough coat Jack Russell. Before him I didn't know there's rough coat, broken coat, and smooth coat JR's.

I really lucked out with his disposition. He loves everyone and everything. How he and I came together's an intersting story too as he was a "rescued" dog. He's my little buddy.

On a funny side note, one of my favorite children's books when I was growing up was Margret Wise Brown's 'The Sailor Dog'. Comet is a spittin image of Scuppers the sailor dog in that book! And wouldn't you know it, Comet LOVES the water! Too cool. Mark H.

mistercindy · 08-29-2007, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKDuc

Yes, Comet is a rough coat Jack Russell. Before him I didn't know there's rough coat, broken coat, and smooth coat JR's.

I really lucked out with his disposition. He loves everyone and everything. How he and I came together's an intersting story too as he was a "rescued" dog. He's my little buddy.

On a funny side note, one of my favorite children's books when I was growing up was Margret Wise Brown's 'The Sailor Dog'. Comet is a spittin image of Scuppers the sailor dog in that book! And wouldn't you know it, Comet LOVES the water! Too cool. Mark H.

I asked because we have a broken coat JRT. You're right, you just don't see many that aren't smooth. Our JRT, Sugar, has a great disposition, but she can't stand the water. Its just not her scene.

akmnstr · 09-05-2007, 11:15 PM

Hi Mark,

Bill and I got to read about the trip to Metlakatla tonight. The photos were MOST excellent. Really interesting. It's cool that Comet gets to participate in your trips.

Thanks for putting the show together for all of us.

Sarah

NomadRip · 07-11-2008, 12:38 PM

This is a great report! I'd never heard of the reservation there, so thanks for "taking us there"

KiLeR06 · 08-11-2008, 03:56 PM

Great report. I was actually working on that road way back in 2004. I agree that is going to be and has been very dangerous. It is great to see pictures from Annette Island and Metlakatla. I had a blast while I was there. Ketchikan and the surrounding area is still my favorite place out of all of Alaska.

conchscooter · 08-11-2008, 08:15 PM

This has been a tremendous exploration of a place i'd never heard of, Annette Island, and I really enjoyed the view inside a fascinating life in a wonderful place. Besides, riding a Ducati of all things is just weird and adds to the joie de vivre. There are enough GSs in rugged places already.

Dave37 · 08-11-2008, 08:36 PM

A great report! Your dog seems to like everything, I need to find me a dog like that. We have a smooth coat JRT, but she's crazy!! She has so much energy she just can't stop running around like a maniac.

Oh and, the Duc, it's looking great.

RedShift42 · 09-14-2009, 11:05 PM

Mark,
One of the most fascinating ride reports I can remember.

Can I come next time?

-Eric.

the darth peach · 09-14-2009, 11:35 PM

Mark!

Very nice report!
Glad you took the time to do it

treynolds · 11-12-2009, 09:38 PM

Thanks, Mark! Great report, great trip and what a nice friend you have in your dog. Take care and ride safe... Tony

Moto One · 11-13-2009, 04:32 PM

Thanks Mark & Comet for sharing.

Mark.

08-27-2007, 09:17 PM	#31
legion fire and gas Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Alaska Oddometer: 11,715	A little bit more info in your honor, Mark... (click on the pic for details) __________________ You have no (expletive deleted) idea of what you are talking about. - santaferider

08-27-2007, 11:06 PM	#32
AKDuc ^OP Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,048	First of all, thank you all so much for your compliments about my trip report. And Legion, thank you so very much for that link to the Daily News article about my dad. Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon AKDuc screwed with this post 08-28-2007 at 05:35 AM

08-28-2007, 05:21 PM	#34
mistercindy In a state of equilibrium Joined: Oct 2005 Location: North Dallas 'burb in a box made of ticky tacky. Oddometer: 2,905	A beautiful ride report! Thank you very much for posting the pics and commentary. I do have a silly question. Is Comet a long haired Jack Russell Terrier? Maybe part JRT? The coloring, cropped tail, and size all look JRT-ish. But the nose doesn't seem quite the same. You don't see many long-haired JRT's, so I thought I'd ask. __________________ '05 R1200GS The following statement is true. The above statement is false.

08-29-2007, 01:31 PM	#35
AKDuc ^OP Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,048	I am really glad to be able to share so much with so many. Yes, Comet is a rough coat Jack Russell. Before him I didn't know there's rough coat, broken coat, and smooth coat JR's. I really lucked out with his disposition. He loves everyone and everything. How he and I came together's an intersting story too as he was a "rescued" dog. He's my little buddy. On a funny side note, one of my favorite children's books when I was growing up was Margret Wise Brown's 'The Sailor Dog'. Comet is a spittin image of Scuppers the sailor dog in that book! And wouldn't you know it, Comet LOVES the water! Too cool. Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon

07-11-2008, 12:38 PM	#38
NomadRip Always a n00b Joined: Oct 2007 Location: St. Pete, Florida Oddometer: 3,364	This is a great report! I'd never heard of the reservation there, so thanks for "taking us there" __________________ -James "We are adventure riders. The needs are pretty simple. Bring what you need, share what you've got." -cRAsH Click to save $5 when you sign up for a SmugMug account! Or sign up with this coupon code: QzxDJzcJstR4A

08-28-2007, 12:04 PM	#33
AK Bear Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Anchorage Oddometer: 1,610	Wow Mark, I saw that early photo of your dad and thougt "That looks like Mark" and it turned out to be your dad. Small world. Interesting atricle as well. Really enjoyed the photos and will some day get there, Bear

09-05-2007, 11:15 PM	#37
akmnstr Mckenzie River Huskies Joined: Oct 2006 Location: formerly Anchorage, Alaska, now Brazoria TX Oddometer: 231	Hi Mark, Bill and I got to read about the trip to Metlakatla tonight. The photos were MOST excellent. Really interesting. It's cool that Comet gets to participate in your trips. Thanks for putting the show together for all of us. Sarah

08-11-2008, 03:56 PM	#39
KiLeR06 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Oddometer: 160	Great report. I was actually working on that road way back in 2004. I agree that is going to be and has been very dangerous. It is great to see pictures from Annette Island and Metlakatla. I had a blast while I was there. Ketchikan and the surrounding area is still my favorite place out of all of Alaska.

08-11-2008, 08:15 PM	#40
conchscooter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Keys Oddometer: 1,323	This has been a tremendous exploration of a place i'd never heard of, Annette Island, and I really enjoyed the view inside a fascinating life in a wonderful place. Besides, riding a Ducati of all things is just weird and adds to the joie de vivre. There are enough GSs in rugged places already. __________________ http://www.keywestdiary.us IBA#39,523

08-11-2008, 08:36 PM	#41
Dave37 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Statesville, NC Oddometer: 249	A great report! Your dog seems to like everything, I need to find me a dog like that. We have a smooth coat JRT, but she's crazy!! She has so much energy she just can't stop running around like a maniac. Oh and, the Duc, it's looking great.

09-14-2009, 11:05 PM	#42
RedShift42 Some guy Joined: Feb 2007 Location: the End of the Road-- Homer, AK Oddometer: 274	Mark, One of the most fascinating ride reports I can remember. Can I come next time? -Eric. __________________ Here's to slow motorcycles ridden fast.

09-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#43
the darth peach eats crackers in bed Joined: Nov 2006 Location: N.California Oddometer: 11,412	Mark! Very nice report! Glad you took the time to do it

11-12-2009, 09:38 PM	#44
treynolds R1100GS Commuter Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Area Oddometer: 166	Great Report Thanks, Mark! Great report, great trip and what a nice friend you have in your dog. Take care and ride safe... Tony

11-13-2009, 04:32 PM	#45
Moto One Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Tahoe/Truckee Oddometer: 407	Thanks Mark & Comet for sharing. Mark.

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