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McYukon

@McYukon@alaskan.social

Lives in Yukon Territory, Canada 🇨🇦

RV Mechanic by trade, Collector of many hobbies

I will be posting mainly about things in the Yukon

Good books I've read, in no particular order

  • Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony
  • The Expanse Series by James S.A Corey
  • Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy
  • Silo Series by Hugh Howey

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seachanger, to random
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my good friend is getting ready to cycle the ride from Haines, Ak -> -> Skagway, Ak - he’ll be in Whitehorse Thursday May 30th and has a half day to see sights by bike and is looking for recommendations or friends if anyone has ideas
@McYukon @cjgyt ?

McYukon,
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@seachanger @cjgyt Also check out the food truck Smashed YXY on front street for the best burgers in town by a long shot!

seachanger, to random
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recommended background essay by one of Alaska’s greats, Seth Kantner, on the Ambler (mining) road canceled by Haaland and Biden today
https://alaskan.social/@EBecker/112284629317458198

McYukon,
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@seachanger Fantastic read. Thanks for sharing!

NunavutBirder, to random
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Flooring done in back room. The thing about laminate “click” flooring is it is designed to install in one direction. Which is fine normally. But this room was not renovated, because, well it was a mess. The old dry wall was basically one big patch, so we left it until the time was right to put in new drywall.

So the trick was to start at the outside wall and make it land at the flooring in the hall. And <he says, pleased with himself> I mostly succeeded.

McYukon,
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@NunavutBirder Just finished a floor at work using the same type of flooring. Your pattern came out looking cleaner than mine!

McYukon, to random
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Merry Christmas! 🎄

Shipyards park all decked out in pretty lights

"A portion of this building and another dwelling located nearby may constitute the oldest standing structures in the Whitehorse area. The Pioneer Hotel was originally located on the east bank of the Yukon River under the name of the Savoy Hotel. It was built and run by Edward Algernon Dixon, an ex-NWMP officer who had piloted boats through the Whitehorse Rapids in 1898 and 1899. " https://www.heritageyukon.ca/our-heritage/historical-buildings/pioneer-hotel/
Shipyards park center area with skating track going around it

NunavutBirder, to random
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New fish. Who dis?

McYukon,
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@NunavutBirder Looks like they’re working on a Finding Nemo escape plan ;)

McYukon, to random
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Another European invention which is relatively unknown. The Kachelöfen, which is a wood fired Masonry heater covered in ceramic tiles.
Once the fire is burning hot, you can redirect the exhaust through the large area on the left and then through the seating area on the right before sending it outside. They store an amazing amount of heat and this one was still radiating lots of heat in the evening after only having the fire going in the morning for a couple hours.

http://www.keystoneceramics.ca/kacheloumlfen.html

McYukon, to random
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Visiting my friend who moved from the Yukon to southern France into the Pyrénées. Very cool and mountainous area, with little villages hung on the sides of mountains all over. Mostly a touristy area, I didn’t see many people but apparently it gets absolutely packed in the winter from the people going to the many ski resorts in the area.

Small French town of Gavarnie surrounded by tall mountains
Snow capped mountain range near Gavarnie-Gèdre, with a small house near the front edge
Leaf and needle trees in full fall colors of red, yellow, green

McYukon,
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@seachanger He sold everything in the Yukon, built out a van and traveled France for 9 months looking for a spot he liked. Unfortunately the area attracts mostly winter ski tourists so well paying jobs are in short supply and super seasonal and he’s still looking for something decent.

McYukon, to Germany
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My first time ever riding an e-bike, with my Uncle. Going uphill in Turbo assist mode makes one feel like Superman. Haha

Fun fact, e-bikes in Germany are only allowed to be pedal assist, and the assist is required to cut out over 25 km/hr

Picturesque mowed hill with a German farm house on the top and fall colored trees

McYukon, to random
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I’m in Europe right now for 3 weeks visiting family/friends, so expect quite a few pics for awhile ;)
I left Whitehorse Friday at -15C and get here to +10C, it’s almost like going back in time to spring lol.

City of Waldshut in the foreground with the river Rhine going past in the background
Waldshut old city Center with “walls” made from the houses and shops
City of Waldshut in the foreground with the river Rhine going past in the background

seachanger, to random
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    McYukon,
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    @seachanger And it doesn’t stop at cars, a vast majority of people in Whitehorse have their entire life borrowed from the banks.

    Truck payments ~$800/m
    RV payments ~$500/m
    ATV/ side by side payments ~$300/m
    Snow machine payments ~$300

    I’m always aghast when talking to people about money/debt. Nobody seems to care about being in debt.

    I consider myself lucky I got the old school German “Don’t buy anything except a house on credit” gene from my parents haha.

    McYukon, to random
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    Apparently it’s Mountain Monday.
    Wheaton River valley with Lake Bennett and Brute Mountain in the background. The snow line is a couple of days old, winter is coming!

    McYukon, to random
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    The coolest coffee shop in downtown Whitehorse, In my biased opinion ;)
    Midnight Sun Coffee Co

    McYukon,
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    @seachanger Yeah that’s Icycle Sports right next to it, great bike shop! I want the Benno cargo e-bike they’re selling, but it’s $8k!

    McYukon, to random
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    Nice calm and peaceful day at Kathleen Lake (Mät’àtäna Män) - Kluane National Park

    Massive mountain next to a calm lake with a rocky shore in front

    McYukon,
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    @seachanger Aww, that’s too bad. But it’ll be here waiting!

    McYukon,
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    @meejah That’s a hiking trail called Kings Throne, it’s super steep and quite a trek to get to it.

    McYukon, to random
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    @MonaApp is there a way to share a post as an image to other apps? If not, I would love to see it added at some point!

    McYukon, to random
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    New art going up in town. The Three Bears by Donald Watt and Jeanine Baker

    http://www.chonfm.com/news/chon-fm-northern-news/mosaic-sculptures-bring-wildlife-to-the-riverfront/

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    McYukon, to Bloomscrolling
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    The Fireweed is out in full force!

    seachanger, to random
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    McYukon,
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    @seachanger Sounds like the perfect excuse to post them here instead!

    McYukon, to random
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    Lake Schwatka base in the evening. A nice place to paddle by on a sweltering day

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