A look-back to last summer combining SIGNS and SCENERY -- two memes that don't often go together. But both beautiful scenery and fun signs were plentiful all around Alaska and especially in Homer, where all of these pictures were taken.
One day during our stay Bill took a halibut fishing charter out of this beautiful harbor. This picture was taken a couple days before the fishing excursion, from the deck of a restaurant. We walked all over exploring.
It was a successful day of fishing (only two of these are his -- that is the limit). This is Captain Mike's where we took the halibut he caught to be frozen, packed in dry ice and shipped (back to our daughter and son-in-law's in Oregon.)
They were delicious! There were quite a few meals worth waiting in their freezer when we got back to Oregon this fall. (I wish I'd remembered to take a picture of all of us enjoying it at a family dinner.)
While Bill was out on the charter somewhere in the middle of the ocean, I spent a lovely day catching my own brand of beach treasures:
Prettier than the halibut -- but the fish tasted better!
I saw this sign near one end of the beach where our camper van was parked.
Not having the slightest idea what snagging was, I could only hope I wasn't doing it!
Of course, when the fisherman returned, he knew the answer. It's a method of catching a fish by using hooks without the fish having to take it with their mouth. It's usually illegal, but Fish and Game Departments allow it when there's a surplus of fish.
Here are a few more harbor shots. Gotta' get the boats!
Linking to: SIGNS SIGNS (thanks to Lesley) and to SCENIC WEEKENDS (thanks to Gemma).
You can keep posting your Alaska trip photos forever. Your great photos and narrative, make for great posts...
Posted by: Pat | February 03, 2015 at 10:51 PM
mmmmm...halibut!! and not frozen from the market...but FRESH!!
bucket list...ALASKA!!! one of these years, after i retire...that will be the first place i travel to.
beautiful pic's.
Posted by: laura | January 24, 2015 at 02:48 AM
Oh it all looks so inviting as we are expecting snow tomorrow ~ Sat ~ Wonderful scenic photography!
Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | January 23, 2015 at 01:49 PM
That would have been fun a fishing trip. I love Halbut but you can't get it here. Love the signs. especially no snogging I mean snagging
Posted by: diane | January 22, 2015 at 06:12 PM
Beautiful shots all!
Posted by: Abrianna | January 22, 2015 at 05:10 PM
I love seeing your shots from Alaska.
Posted by: Carver | January 22, 2015 at 02:57 PM
Okay, I looked again, and now I see the walkway.
Posted by: Dianne | January 22, 2015 at 12:12 PM
I can tell you are boat people. Love the long gang plank in the first photo. Trying to figure out why folks do when they reach the bottom.
Posted by: Dianne | January 22, 2015 at 12:11 PM
I'd love to catch a halibut. I also love marinas. Great pics of the boats
Posted by: Yogi | January 22, 2015 at 04:18 AM
Dearest Sallie; When I first read the 'halibut fishing charter', I thought it's a name of the kid of boat(^^;) And I checked the picture page; wow it is a big flat fish!!! Must have been super delicious♡♡♡ Love the fish shaped signs as well. I'm happy you got the meaning of 'snagging':-)
Haha, yes your photographs are "Prettier than the halibut" and I'm sure "the fish tasted better!"
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | January 22, 2015 at 12:51 AM
The fish sounded delicious!The signs are certainly unexpected and the photos lovely to see-as always!
Posted by: Hazel | January 21, 2015 at 11:37 PM
Sounds like you both had a perfect day. Love the rainbow boat!
Posted by: Sara Chapman in Seattle USA | January 21, 2015 at 09:45 PM
I'm definitely glad you weren't caught snagging, Sallie! I think I like your kind of beach treasures best (though I do like halibut...).
Posted by: Barb Behmer | January 21, 2015 at 09:14 PM
What a charming place! I really like the harbour.
Posted by: Lady Fi | January 21, 2015 at 08:36 PM
Your photos are gorgeous Sallie. The scenery in Alaska is breathtaking and I sure do hope we get out there one day. Looks like you had your fun when Bill was out fishing :).
Posted by: DeniseinVA | January 21, 2015 at 08:11 PM
Lovely scenery and such colorful boats! Mmmmmm - I love halibut!
Posted by: Lindy | January 21, 2015 at 07:30 PM
Your alaska images are always so wonderful to view Sallie.
Posted by: Felicia | January 21, 2015 at 06:52 PM
What an amazing view. I love it. Harbours are so much fun.
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | January 21, 2015 at 06:27 PM
Love all these waterfront signs!
Posted by: ellen b | January 21, 2015 at 04:44 PM
I gotta ask - what is snagging?
My SIGNS, SIGNS
Posted by: Photo Cache | January 21, 2015 at 04:23 PM
The water does speak to you...you capture the feel and the emotion of the water very well!
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Posted by: Linda | January 21, 2015 at 02:41 PM
Enchanting view of water, boats and snowy peaks in the first photo. And love the rainbowed effect on the boat hulls. Different and beautiful. But snagging has me puzzled.
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | January 21, 2015 at 01:05 PM
Wonderful shots Sally. Tom The Backroads traveller
Posted by: Tom The Backroads Traveller | January 21, 2015 at 12:04 PM
This looks so inviting. Lovely!
Posted by: Marleen | January 21, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Love your Alaska views - makes me want to wander up that way for myself.
Posted by: VioletSky | January 21, 2015 at 11:51 AM
You caught some great pics there, Sallie! ;-) Halibut is a great tasting fish.
Posted by: RedPat | January 21, 2015 at 11:42 AM
ouch, that harbor seem too busy for my taste. Would want to get out on the water quickly.
Posted by: NatureFootstep | January 21, 2015 at 10:56 AM
I don't even eat fish but these photos make me wanna go fishing! I love the rustic look of the docks and the Charter Boat HQ..and that rainbow colors on the hull...what a great idea!! I wish Alaska was closer to home.
Posted by: Sondra-SC | January 21, 2015 at 05:30 AM
Hello Sallie, Alaska is beautiful. I love the first shot of the boats with the mountains in the background! Halibut is one of my favorite fish to eat, it is tasty! Have a great day!
Posted by: Eileen | January 21, 2015 at 03:46 AM
Alaska seems to be a very beautiful place !
Posted by: Gattina | January 20, 2015 at 11:07 PM
I love your sign posts
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | January 20, 2015 at 08:43 PM
I could look at your Alaska images every day, Sallie - and the halibut sounds fabulous.
Posted by: Penny | January 20, 2015 at 07:39 PM
Love these shots with such contrast between the harbor full of boats and snow covered peaks. I'll bet the halibut tasted extra special having been caught by Bill.
Posted by: Gaelyn | January 20, 2015 at 06:59 PM
Whoa, some gorgeous boats there! How neat that you could freeze, then ship your catch to your desired destination. That old Fresh Fish sign is so cool. I keep telling Double D we have to take an Alaskan cruise!
Posted by: Gail Dixon | January 20, 2015 at 05:30 PM
some pretty colorful boats! glad you were able to catch and ship your fish to enjoy later!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 20, 2015 at 03:57 PM
Well, I love boats and water so I really enjoyed these pictures. It's been years since I've been deep-sea fishing, but those were fun times. And halibut is very good eating! That was some trip you had. I liked all of your beach treasures, too!
Posted by: Lowell | January 20, 2015 at 03:57 PM