Crab Feast

Thursday, June 30th

That is part of Lori's flower garden in front of the Hitch Up office. This is the same garden we planted on our first day of work. They are doing fantastic. I think it is the long days of sunlight, but Lori says it's the way she talks to them and loves them. (it's probably some of both).

 This is the other part of Lori's job...the part she hates. She checks in campers, sells souvenirs and tour tickets. She is always trying to find ways and stuff to do outside (she even tried to move in on my John Deer gig) and the owners are not sure what to make of her doing "mans" work. However, Fred (the Boss) thinks it's cool and gives her more and more outside work. Now she is even painting parts of the new shed and digging it.

We have had incredible weather since we got to Alaska. We have had less than a 1/4" of rain the whole time when the average for June is more than 2". It's kind of nice but I wish it would rain so the grass would grow so I could cut it with the John Deer. We are staying busy all the time (Fred makes sure of that) and have started building a shed to cover the propane and heating fuel tanks.






We went to the weekly Crab Feast that is hosted by the only other RV park in town (shhhh...don't tell Fred).

It was really pretty cool. We tell them how many Dungeness crab we want for dinner by noon. When the fishing boat comes in at about 4pm, we get a call to meet them at the dock. They have just come in from hauling their crab pots and we get our order counted out right on the dock.

Lucky it didn't pinch my nose

Then we eat them right there on the dock...live...no cooking...just crunch into them. Yeah right, they're tough in Alaska but not stupid.

I did have to clean our own crab right there on the dock. You can't be weak or you won't eat crab. You have to grab them (carefully) by all their legs and claws while they are alive, turn them upside down and bash the edge of their shell on the dock. The shell pops off, then you break them in half so you have 4 legs and a claw on each half. Then you just have to scoop their poop out with your finger and you're done...ready to cook em and eat em...yummmmmy.  

The cost is $5 per crab and we have to bring a dish for the pot luck supper, our own silverware, plate and drink.
The host cooks the crab and sets up tables and chairs. The feast is right next to the boat harbor right on the beach with spectacular  Alaskan scenery for a backdrop. One crab is plenty for a feast but we got 4 so Lori could make crab salad for tomorrow.

 

Sounded gross didn't it? But it looks good now huh?...What are you waiting for...dig in !!