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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Wolf: Yawn! ©LWood

Rocks: Larry's Rock Garden! ©LWood

Larry's Lovely Rock Garden
Larry Wood © Hallo Bay Camp

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Camp Crew: Bear Guide, DeWaine ©BNCoughlin

DeWaine's Halloween Mask!
Bill & Nancy Coughlin © Hallo Bay Camp

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Birds: The Raven ©JCashell

WEATHER: Saturday 103109



October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer


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Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny,
Wind N 10 to 15 mph, Gusts 25 to 30 mph

Actual Sunrise: 9:40 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:28 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:55 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:12 PM
Moon Rise: 5:15 PM
Moon Set: 7:15 AM

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Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: Unlimited
Wind: N 10 to 20 mph
Wind Gusts: AM 40 mph, PM 25 mph
Predicted Temps: mid 30'sF ~ -1.11c
Barometric Pressure: 29.54 Rising
Humidity: 58%
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Actual Sunrise: 9:25 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:12 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:40 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:57 PM
Moon Rise: 5:00 PM
Moon Set: 7:00 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 95% of Moon illuminated
Length Of Visible Daylight: 10h 16m
Length of Day: 8h 47m
Tomorrow will be 5m 6s shorter
Have a Safe Halloween!
This date in Alaska History: October 31, 1935 -
Ferry service between Juneau and Douglas, which had commenced in the 1880, was discontinued upon completion of a bridge.
Aurora Forecast: Quiet (1)
Meteor Showers: November
> South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift
NEWS: Peninsula artist carves 319-pound pumpkin
What Is Halloween?
History Channel
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Have a Safe Halloween!

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No Tricks... ALL Treats!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Bear: Standing ©RChou

Which Way Did He Go?
Roger Chou © Hallo Bay Camp

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Bear: Sprinting for Dinner ©RChou

Sprinting for Dinner!
Roger Chou © Hallo Bay Camp

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WEATHER: Friday 103009



October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer


HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny,
temps mid 20s - lower 30s, N wind 15 to 30 mph
Actual Sunrise: 9:37 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:30 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:52 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:14 PM
Moon Rise: 5:10 PM
Moon Set: 5:50 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: Unlimited
Wind: N 10 - 25mph
Wind Gusts: N 35mph along Inlet
Predicted Temp: mid 30'sF to low 40'sF ~ -1.11c to 4.44c
Barometric Pressure: 29.56 Falling
Humidity: 58%
Homer Webcams
Actual Sunrise: 9:23 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:15 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:38 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:59 PM
Moon Rise: 4:55 PM
Moon Set: 5:34 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 90% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 20m
Length of Day: 8h 52m
Tomorrow will be 5m 6s shorter
Have a Safe Day!
This date in Alaska History: October 30, 1938 -
The cornerstone was laid at the Shrine of St. Terese on Shrine Island, near Juneau.
Aurora Forecast: Low (2)
Meteor Showers: November
> South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift



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Anti-Social Mountain Jay!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Event: Bid For Bristol Bay!

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WEATHER: Thursday 102909


October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer * Churchill (starts Nov 1)

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Partly Sunny,
Wind N 15 to 30 mph, Temp in 30'sF ~ -1.11c
Actual Sunrise: 9:35 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:33 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:51 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:17 PM
Moon Rise: 5:06 PM
Moon Set: 4:27 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny
Visiblity: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: Unlimited
Wind: N 10 to 25mph
Wind Gusts: N to 40 mph
Predicted Temp: 30 to low 40'sF ~ -1.11c to 4.44c
Barometric Pressure: 29.60 Falling
Humidity: 46%
Homer Webcams
Actual Sunrise: 9:20 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:17 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:36 AM
Civil Twilight Sunet: 7:01 PM
Moon Rise: 4:51 PM
Moon Set: 4:11 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 82% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 25m
Length of Day: 8h 57m
Tomorrow will be 5m 9s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: October 29, 1904 -
The Knik post office was established at the head of Knik Arm of Cook Inlet.
Aurora Forecast: Quiet (1)
Meteor Showers: November
> South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Bears: Brown Bear Discussion ©JBraswell

Brown Bear Discussion!
Jim Braswell © Hallo Bay Camp

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Fox: Hallo Bay Fox ©RChou

WEATHER: Wednesday 102809



October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Scatterred Rain/snow mix,
Wind will be out of the NW 5 to 10 mph, Wind chill tempsto single digits

Actual Sunrise: 9:32 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:35 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:48 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:19 PM
Moon Rise: 5:03 PM
Moon Set: 3:06 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Mostly cloudy, patchy AM fog, isolated snow showers
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: Unlimited
Wind: NNE 5mph
Wind Gusts: N 10 to 15 mph
Predicted Temp: 30'sF to 40'sF ~ -1.11c to 4.44c
Barometric Pressure: 29.98 Steady
Humidity: 92%
Homer Webcams
Actual Sunrise: 9:17 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:20 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:34 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:04 PM
Moon Rise: 4:48 PM
Moon Set: 2:50 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 75% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 30m
Length of Day: 9h 02m
Tomorrow will be 5m 9s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: October 28, 1936 -
The Matanuska Valley Cooperative Association was organized at Palmer.
Aurora Forecast: Quiet (1)
Meteor Showers: November
> South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Bears: Tidal Flat Cub Play ©CAndersonTX

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Mushroom at Hallo Bay ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Mushroom
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WEATHER: Tuesday 102709


October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer


HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Patchy AM fog,
Scattered rain/snow showers, Variable winds to 10 mph

Actual Sunrise: 9:30 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:38 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:46 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:22 PM
Moon Rise: 4:59 PM
Moon Set: 1:45 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Scattered rain/snow showers
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: 4,800 feet
Wind: Variable to 10 mph
Wind Gusts: W 15 to 25 mph
Predicted Temp: 40'sF ~ 4.44c
Barometric Pressure: 29.94 Rising
Humidity: 62%
Homer Webcams
Actual Sunrise: 9:15 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:23 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:31 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:06 PM
Moon Rise: 4:44 PM
Moon Set: 1:29 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 66% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 35m
Length of Day: 9h 07m
Tomorrow will be 5m 10s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: October 27, 1778 -
Captain James Cook, the British explorer, left Unalaska for Hawaii where he was killed the following year.
Aurora Forecast: Quiet (1)
Meteor Showers: November
> South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift
NEWS: Native community reclaims history of Alutiiq masks

Monday, October 26, 2009

Birds: Lesser Yellow Legs ©RChou

Bears: Mom and Cubs ©SOachs

CONGRATULATIONS!
Hallo Bay Grizzly Bear Family!
Stephen Oachs © Hallo Bay Camp

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On your Grand Opening!

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WEATHER: Monday 102609



October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Scattered Rain/Snow showers,
W wind 15 to 25 mph
Actual Sunrise: 9:27 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:41 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:44 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:24 PM
Moon Rise: 4:53 PM
Moon Set: 12:24 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, Scattered Rain
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: 3,300 feet
Wind: W to 17 mph
Wind Gusts: Variable to 25 mph
Predicted Temp: 40'sF ~ 4.44c
Wind Chill: 30'sF ~ -1.11c
Barometric Pressure: 29.39 Rising
Humidity: 73%
Homer Webcams
Actual Sunrise: 9:12 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:25 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:29 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:09 PM
Moon Rise: 4:38 PM
Moon Set: 12:07 AM
Moon: First Quarter, 57% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 39m
Length of Day: 9h 12m
Tomorrow will be 5m 11s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: October 26, 1909 -
Alfred P. Swineford, the second governor of the District of Alaska (1885-1889) died at Juneau.
Aurora Forecast: Low (2)
Meteor Showers: November
> South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift


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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Kitty: Daisy ©Simyra

Our very own Daisy!
Simyra © Hallo Bay Camp

WEATHER: Sunday 102509


October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer


HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, scattered rain/snow mix,
Highs in mid 30s to lower 40s, NW wind 10 to 15 mph

Actual Sunrise: 9:25 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:42 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:42 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:27 PM
Moon Rise: 4:46 PM
Moon Set: No Moon Set

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, scattered rain/snow mix
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: 4,600 feet
Wind: Variable to 10 mph
Wind Gusts: NW 10 to 15 mph
Predicted Temp: 30's to mid 40'sF ~ -1.11c to 4.44c
Barometric Pressure: 29.25 Falling
Humidity: 93%
Homer Webcams
Actual Sunrise: 9:10 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:28 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:27 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:11 PM
Moon Rise: 4:31 PM
Moon Set: No Moon Set
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 47% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 44m
Length of Day: 9h 17m
Tomorrow will be 5m 12s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: October 25, 1916 - The Old Kasaan National Monument was established at a deserted Indian village on Prince of Wales island.
Aurora Forecast: Moderate (3)
Meteor Showers: November
> South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift

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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Bear: Munching... ©RChou

Munching While People Watching!
Roger Chou © Hallo Bay Camp

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Guest: Larry Wood ©RChou

Our Good Friend, Larry Wood
Roger Chou © Hallo Bay Camp

WEATHER: Saturday 102409



October Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer


HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, rain/snow mix (snow will begin to accumulate), variable winds 10 to 25 mph, wind gusts to 40 mph
Actual Sunrise: 9:22 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:46 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:39 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:29 PM
Moon Rise: 4:34 PM
Moon Set: 11:02 PM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, AM Rain, PM Snow/Rain mix
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Ceiling: 4,600 feet
Wind: E to 15 mph
Wind Gusts: SE 15 to 25 mph
Predicted Temp: 40'sF ~ 4.44c
Barometric Pressure: 29.48 Rising
Humidity: 73%
Homer Webcams
UV: daylight diminishes/reading suspended
Actual Sunrise: 9:07 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 6:31 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:24 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 7:14 PM
Moon Rise: 4:20 PM
Moon Set: 10:45 PM
Moon: Waxing crescent, 39% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 49m
Length of Day: 9h 23m
Tomorrow will be 5m 13s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: October 24,1887 -
The Alaskan Society of History and Ethnology was founded at Sitka and it founded the Sheldon Jackson Museum.
Aurora Forecast: Quiet (1)

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Meteor Showers: November
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South Taurids, Nov 2-4, 10/20 hrly, S 1 to 3AM, Very slow, bright
> North Taurids, Nov 12-14, 10/20 hrly, S 12 to 2AM, Slow fireballs
> Leonids, Nov 17-18, 25/50 hrly, S/SE 4 to 6AM, Very swift


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