I know I haven’t updated the website in a few days, but decisions were being made and I didn’t want to post until they were solidified.

Mike and Sheial are in Skagway tonight.

The Alaskan Highway is narrow, no shoulder, and steep ditches. A couple of incidences happened in the last week that made everybody think about what is going on.

Last Thursday, Sheila stayed back and stopped at the top of a hill with flashers on, waving a orange flag. The Semi drivers for the oil fields are after the almighty dollar and won’t slow down for nothing. A semi passed Sheila at about 60 and then topped the hill looking at the back of the wagon. A motorhome was coming the other way. The Semi locked up all 18 and started sliding. The Motorhome took to the steep ditch (wonder if they have any plates left?), giving the semi room to go around Mike and the wagon. This was not the first occurence.

As such, the decision to leave the Wagon, the Horse Trailer, and the team in Fort Nelson, was made. Mike and Sheila continued on to Skagway in their truck and camper. They arrived today. Sheila called and said they had lots of pictures to send, but wanted to eat supper first. I told her to eat, relax and enjoy. We could wait for pictures until tomorrow.

They will spend some time in Alaska before heading back.

I for one, commend Mike and Sheila for making a tough decision.

Here’s what the Alaskan Highway looks like.