Greetings everyone - It's Karen posting from the Anchorage Airport.  Well, our time in Alaska has come to a close and I am heading back to California while Kate and Warren hit the road for Quesnel, I expect they should be home some time late Saturday or Sunday.  While things might not have been what we expected this year it is always extraordinary to have the opportunity to spend quality time in Alaska with Kate and those exceptional dogs - how lucky am I to know them and help care for them.  And of course, a special thanks to John, Mari and Kate for their hospitality, help and company, it is always such fun to stay with them.  Well, not much time for more as we are about to board the plane, Spring here I come!