Talkeetna.
Bill. The guy you see for a room. A bit terse, but seems to know an awful lot about an awful lot, so it’s wise to engage him in conversation. If he’s here of course, for Friday the 19th he ships out for Prudhoe Bay for some summer work. Good money and good fishing apparently, thus leaving a position at the bar that I might have to look into.
Christina. Morning Day shift Gal of all trades. She commands a room. Room booker, the towns sports score relayer, food taster, drink maker and smartest gal I have ever been around. Clears a crossword puzzle in minutes. Just don’t bother her before 9am.
Ruby. Attitude with smoldering come hither looks. 2 tattoos adorning her right arm, and I’m quite sure I caught a glimpse of one on her left hip bone, right above the waist line. I heard every now and again she takes quick bath’s in the lake. Always busy, no time for a lot of laughs and smiles, but when she does, it’s worth the wait. First nights lineups of Jack n Cokes were delivered without a word, and tasty. Second night however, a hello came with the much stiffer lineup. I think I’m warming her up. Looking forward to tonite.
Shawna. Single handily put her family into the Chevy truck, and came up here for vacation 8 years ago. They never left. A smiling dervish of passion for life. Quirky in the most exciting of ways. Never met a stranger I assume. Family has a cabin up the road with an outhouse, dirt floor (easier to clean up after dragging in broken ATV’s to repair), and separate cabin (for the 16 year old daughter of course. Gives her a sense of independence while quelling her restlessness). Runs a gift shop that I found myself in numerous times just to talk.
Kym. Barstool occupier, sewing extraordinaire. Sarcasm exudes from her lips constantly which instantly makes her my favorite person thus far. Finds Pennsylvania to be boring and staid, despite the fact she admitted she has never ventured East of the Mississippi. She is resolute in her opinion, even jokingly? adhering an anti PA sign in her craft shop window just for me!
Sadie. Kyms Pooch, also the inspiration behind the Latitude 62 Sadie Burger.
Trigger Twig. I didn’t ask. But, a former Maryland-er, woke up one day 15 years ago and went to Talkeetna. Tattoo behind his ear, and says EVERYOINE knows him. Not sure what that means.
Kim. Rides a 04 Softail. Works when he wants, and right now he wants to ride and visit the bar. Implores me to open up my shop in Anchorage and make a go of it here in Alaska. He is a wise man indeed.
Elaine. Runs a gift shop on Main Street. LOVES the telephone, as she is always on it, but took enough of a break to indulge me in the local musicians and what cd’s to buy. I shipped 3 or 4 home today. Had the line of the week. “While everyone is out making a living, I’ve been here making a life” She MIGHT be smarter than Kim and Christina.
Celeste. Found Worldbyroad.com through Craiglist.com and has been on the road since. Pretty with an engaging smile, she indulged me storys from all over the world. Great web site. Wish I thought of it.
Talkeetna. 700 plus residents. 10 real reasons to want to move.
Correction, 11.
Ruby just started her shift, and her jeans got lower, and her top got higher, showing off way more ink than I envisioned. Quoting Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke,
"Oh boy, she knows exacty whats she's doin'. She's drivin' us crazy and lovin'every minute of it"
I think I'll have another round
Pease Grease and Beats
"Oh boy, she knows exacty whats she's doin'. She's drivin' us crazy and lovin'every minute of it"
I think I'll have another round
Pease Grease and Beats
