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Nothing to do with Ventures, but thought you guys might like to see what kind of weekend I've had. Although a geologist by profession, I'm also local elected politican official. Reports began coming in about a stranded whale in one of our bays on Thursday. So we began to mobilise crews to be ready. From previous experience its normally a dolphin or small whale, although any stranding here is rare. You can imagine our surprise when we turned up to be greeted by an almost full grown bull sperm whale, all 39 tons of it! I'm sure if you google Whale on beach in the UK or something like it there's a lot more info on it. Suffice to say its taken three days to try and remove the whale with as much dignity as this kind of operation can afford. Nonetheless, a very sad end to such a noble giant of the deep and a personal privelige to stand next to such a massive warrior of the deep. I've added some pics, there are many others for those with strong stomachs! I'm the one in the orange jacket and green hat Cheers
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Incredible picture taken in Sitka, Alaska The photo was taken at the entrance to Katlian Bay at the end of the road in Sitka, Alaska. The whale is surfacing to scoop up a mouthful of herring (the small fish seen at the surface around the kayak). The kayaker is a local Sitka Dentist. I haven't talked to him but haven't heard of any injuries out of this experience. ================== This is an actual picture from Alaska ! He's actually in the whales MOUTH That's me in the picture. That is a whale that was just around the corner from the ferry terminal located there. "Paddle really fast" is the only thing I could think of at the time.. Also thinking that I don't look like a herring, don't smell like a herring but with the same herring instinct of "get the hell out of the way of that big mouth!!" Still living to tell yet another story.. Sitka’s very own Dr. Richard Kraft during one of his routine oral examinations:
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Again I would like to thank all my so called friends who find the need to go out of their way to purchase and mail me the womans underwear..I am deeply touched by your generosity..although I am a fairly liberal guy and enjoy your gestures of friendship..give it a rest for crying out loud..I,m knee deep in whale tails, lace, and crotchless undies........thinking of having a valentines day sale..so ..if you haven't bought your favorite gal a present yet, send me a pm for a great deal ..all sizes and colors available..so come one come all and get yourself a deal of a life time....you guys are DEMENTED....:rasberry: