Vancouver 2010 Olympics Countdown......

Well, it was an exciting time in Vancouver, BC. I just returned and the city was exploding with the count down to the winter Olympics. Athletees pictures painted on the side of buildings in downtown Vancouver.

My trip consisted of eating a whole lot of Sushi, breakfast at Sophie's Cosmic Cafe, and walking downstairs from my daughters and having great tasting rich coffee and homemade cinnamon buns. I couldn't tell who was more baked the buns or the staff.

I got to see lots of old friends, go to pottery sales and saw Michael Moore's movie, "Capitalism, A Love Story" which I highly recomend.

A high lite of my trip was spending time with my daughter, son-in law, and his son. They took me to a Canucks Hockey Game, which was awesome, loved it. The Sedin Twins, Henrick and Daniel just doing their magic on ice and scoring goals. And thanks for the tickets Alex Edler, Canucks Team Player and to Barry for asking. I so appreciated it, and had a blast.

The down and up side was the weather, it rained almost every day, which, when, it's raining in Vancouver, it's snowing in Whistler................yeh that means Of course, it's going to be great for the Winter Olympics...and good luck to all the participants. Wish, I'd be there for the Canada vs USA Hockey game, but, $4500. a ticket is just a little bit out of my price range.

Whenever you leave Alaska, you so look forward to "going outside" as it's referred to, but, there is a love hate relationship, as, you begin to miss and look forward to coming back homw. My husband and dog Gertie were happy to see me. Of course I missed all of my Alaskan friends and family. I love being back home in Healy..... and made it for Christmas and will be going out for New years at Clear Sky Lodge, the best steaks anywhere..................
See you all in the New Year, and make it a good one.

Iditarod Update......

It's been 3 months since I came from fromt he Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Nome. I participated in a 6 day craft show. I've got to tell you, it was such an amzing experience and recommend it to anyone.

At the craft show, there were Eskimo carvers, carving ivory, and making the "Ruff" the fur trim that goes around the hood of a parka.

I ate Muskot sausage for breakfast, which was delish....

Now, of course when the siren rang, it meant another musher was about to cross the finish line. It was very exciting. Lance Mackey won again, third year in a row, and have my T-shirts, .....dirty dog and his wife has the ......alaskan Hussie one, for more info on these t-shirts check the web site.

The banqueet dinner at the end of the Iditarod was exciting, to hear Mushers' story's about their trials and tribulations as they made their way to Nome on this 1000 mile race. Some scratched, some were held back by blizzards, and many came in with frost bitten faces.

Thanks to Matt at Airport Pizza for letting me go around and sell my T-shirts during the beer tasting event. Which many were sold, from the woman who looked at a t-shirt and couldn't stop laughing to the point where she fell over still sitting in her chair and still laughing her head off.

From the great friends that I met, like Karen from Washington, who came to Nome to learn how to be a street walker, this was because the side walks on the side street was so narrow...........what were you thinking?

Go to Nome.............you just have to.

We're No Angels opens up first shop in Alaska

We just opened up our frst shop and beauty salon in Healy, Alaska.

Two weeks ago with the opening of our first shop, we were off to a good start. Because of our desired location, close to Denali National Park, we are attracting a lot RV er's and of course locals.

Due to the cost to insulate our shop in he winter, it will be a seasonal shop catering to the locals and tourist alike.

So, if you are driving through from Anchorage to Fairbanks, stop by, we are locted at the Chevron Staton in Healy............
C'ya then

2009 Iditarod Sled Dog Race Under Way...

The great race is now under way as of yesterday March 07, 2009. We wish our friends David Sawatzky of Healy, Alaska and Jeff King of Denali Park, Alaska, the very best of luck this year with the race.

What an exciting time, they will have to endure high winds, lots of snow, and varying degrees in ice cold temperatures to being sleep deprived. It really is a race that requires so much of a person in endurance, yet, it is still so under-rated in terms of what other sports generate in the ransom that can be won. Now, my hope is that it will come into it's own in time and earn the respect that it well deserves.

I'm not sure if Discovery Channel will be here this year and have another season featuring the Last Great Race, the Iditarod. I only hope that they will continue on with another season, as, it is so amazing and exciting to see.

I'm leaving for Nome, Alaska, where the finish line is in one week, I can hardly wait. I'll bring back a full report. All the best to everyone this year in the 2009 Iditarod.....go Dave and Jeff

Missing Stuffed Dog Returns to Nome, Alaska

I was doing a haircut today on a friend who knows Nome quite well. It does sound like it's going to be a lot of fun at the Iditarod Sled Dog Race later this month.

This friend was telling me about a famous dog, who's name escapes me right now. Anyways, someone made a stuffed dog (ie: like a stuffed animal) in the name of this famous dog. Mysteriously the dog went missing. Now, we're talking years and years according to my source.

Well, guess what, the stuffed dog, turned up some place on the East coast of the United States. Apparently, how the story goes, a collector purchased the dog, and somehow he was found and has been returned to Nome.

While I'm in Nome, I will do some investigating on the missing pooch and report back.

When I get down to the Alleutians and Dutch Harbor, I will also investigate the rumor about a bar owner who was a hairdresser with a hook at the end of his arm. He would get you drunk and cut your hair at the same time. I guess you'd have to be tipsy to let a Captain Hook type character do your hair.

Now, I may not get south to investigate the Happy Hooker Story for some time, so, if any Alaskans can shed some light on this story and respond, I'll post your response.

Up Coming Events

This will be an exciting month and a half. I've always wanted to go to Nome to see the finish of the Iditarod Sled Dog race, and this year will be the year. We're No Angels will be selling our wares at the craft show in Old St. Joes Church.
Old St. Joe's is a historical building and is one block from the finish line. Everyone I've spoken to who have gone to Nome say it's just a hoot, lots and lots of fun.

We've been busy having new T-Shirts designed for the Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race for the end of Feb. with the finish this year in Fairbanks, AK. And, also for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Nome, Alaska.

Great news, T-Shirts will be available to anyone who wants one. You don't have to have been to the Iditarod or the Yukon Quest to get another original We're No Angels Design.

"I Shower with Dick's Hairy Goat" T- shirt was such a hit, that now they will be available in Black, Navy and Brown. We've done away with the Stonewash Blue and Green. All 100% Cotton Gildan brand heavy weight.

Just check for the two new T-shirts online in about 2 weeks......they are a giggle.

Hope to see you all in Nome between the 16th and the 21st..........
Will report back on how Nome was upon my return.

SOAP PRICES DROP BY $1.00 RETAIL!!!

Well, I've been asked by many how the Seattle Gift Show was. Well, I'd say that we held our own and represented Alaska in the fine light that it is.

It was very exciting to meet buyers and exhibitors. Apparently the show was smaller than in past years. I suppose that is to be expected. Now, on an individual bases, speaking with retailers from the Seattle area, I'm told that sales are steady and that they are doing better than what the media is portraying.

In lieu of the weakened economy in the lower 48, I decided to drop the soap prices by $1.00 ea bar in an effort to do our part. With that, we are taking a cut and are not including in the bars the extra cost of shipping that Alaska has to deal with. (extra barge and another truck shipment) Prices will be re-evaluated in January 2010 and may need to go back to what they were one week ago. My intention is to give you the best value for your $1.00, and if there is any way that we can continue to keep them where they are, then that's what we will do.

Candles are priced at lower 48 prices already, so, they will stay where they are.

Getting close to Valentines, so, don't forget about your sweetie....now, good nite all.

cleavagecreek.com HELP CANCER RESEARCH

Hello,
I just received an email from a friend of mine who has a friend that is a breast cancer survivor.

Cleavage Creek Winery has created a program that helps raise money to cancer research through the sale of their wines.

Here's how it works, you choose and purchase wine featuring a different breast cancer survivor's picture, and a percentage of the proceeds are given for research.

Cathy, my friends friend is the one standing second from the left with short brown hair.

You can go on their web site, and order a bottle or two, why not try Cathy's wine.
Let us know how you liked it, and I'll post your comment.
Here's the site: www.cleavagecreek.com
I can be emailed at lee@werenoangelssoap.com