If possible watch the above video on a big screen in 1080p, turn up the volume slip in the ear pods and enjoy.
Sometimes in life one gets lucky, I am one of those people…
Early in my life I hitchhiked to Alaska on a quest to climb mountains and explore the wild north but during that journey I found my soulmate, someone to share the rest of my life with.
Denise and I met and fell in love in 1973 and have been together ever since living the good life not only as Americans but also as Alaskans and world travelers.
The above video captures some of the highlights of our life together while wandering the globe, building a house, running a business and living with big furry dogs.
Our trips around the sun have now reached an outsized number but what we have experienced and witnessed during all those years has helped shape our view of life on this planet and just how lucky we both are.
One of the things I appreciate most about our early travels was that we got to wander pre-internet and pre-social media.
While on the road in the 70’s and 80’s we were oblivious to world politics most of the time (especially in China) and had no idea where we were (no GPS) nor did we understand most of the local dialects.
Typically we would step off a plane in some remote location and immediately the sights, sounds, smells and different peoples would overwhelm our senses. Most of the time we had no idea where we were headed next.
It was an instant adventure. It was so much fun to travel and be together.
I must admit carrying around two full size 35mm cameras, extra lenses and bags of film was sometimes a chore but it did enable us able to capture photos of the peoples and places that were yet untouched by mass tourism.
I thank my beautiful wife Denise for her never ending smiles and always positive outlook and the 50 wonderful years together, man what a blast we had!!
I look forward to many more…
LIFE’S BEEN GOOD TO ME… I am… One Lucky Guy!
Stay tuned for more adventures…..the story continues
gone with the dogs 
That video was absolutely gorgeous, both Denise and for the places you have traveled. Keep on trucking! Happy 50th– here’s to many more adventures! Thanks for sharing them with the world.
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Thanks Mary, time has flown thats of sure but nothing but fun! Hope you and your doggies are doing well! Happy New Year!
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Awwww—Timmy, that was beautiful. But I didn’t recognize the two young people that were featured. “Ginko biloba”—one of the favorite names I had to memorize in my Hort 205 class. You’ve lived the dream my friend and I salute you. I think I recognized the dirt bag van in YOSE in ’74.
Thanks man, keep in touch, And, oh yes, please take care of Marky Boy down there south of the border. Don’t let the cartel get him.
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Thanks Tom, yes we were just a tad longer then and true dirt bags….will be fun with the Motsko’s south of the border. Hi to Donna!
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You guys are the most inspiring couple I have ever met!! Absolutely love all your posts! Amazing life you have lived and still are! May you have many many more years doing all that you love!! Hopefully someday I will be able to meet up with you again!!!!
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Thanks for the kind words Patty! we are always at home in Alaska in the summers….come on up!
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Thanks, I would love to! I am working in the summer at golf course in Rogers city! My daughter says I need to work in the winter at the schools so I have the summer off! lol My grandson has baseball tournaments in the summer that I try to go to all of them! We will see what I do! 🥰🥰
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Sounds good, keep us posted!
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You two never cease to amaze me. Congratulations!
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Thanks Kirby! hope you and yours had fun Christmas and New Years!!, we are about to cross the border again in the next few days….stay tuned!
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What a lovely tribute to your many years of marriage and adventure. You are both truly blessed. Onward!
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Thanks Mary Ann! we are very lucky people for sure, hope you and yours had a great Christmas and New Years, hope to see you in Alaska again someday!
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We love this video!!!! A touching tribute to a beautiful lady, wife and friend. We love you Denise. And big hugs to Big Dog for being the best partner, travel companion and “no rules champion” one could embrace. World travelers for sure.
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Thanks for the kind words, it has been a fun ride for sure!, its friends like you that make traveling far more enjoyable!!
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What a wonderful tribute to Denise, and to you both. Moving and inspiring, even to an old crusty bachelor. (Denise looked more worried about the little monkey than she did about the camel or elephant. A trooper, for sure.) As they say, she’s someone to ride the river with.
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And ride the river she has and is still on hanging on, the monkey loved Denise and would not let go…kinda like me :-}
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Beautiful! And Denise is also a very lucky lady. Hugs and love to both of you, and best wishes for many more years of adventures together!
Kris
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Thanks Kris, you are one of our biggest fans! it been easy hanging with Denise, she’s easy follow…
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Aww! What a wonderful tribute to 50 years spent together adventuring and living life to the fullest. You’re right about Denise’s smile – it’s always there and has brought joy to many. Thanks for sharing these wonderful memories with us.
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Thanks Kay Lynn! it was easy to put this blog post together having hundreds of photos of Denise smiling in places all over the world. Hope your winter hasn’t been to harsh so far and Aonghas is spending Lots of time playing in the snow!!
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Such a wonderful tribute to a beautiful lady and one of my absolute favorite couples! Happy Anniversary and so glad to be in your orbit. Imkelina
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Thanks Imkelina! life is good when you have friends like you and Micheal to hang with..
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Such a lovely post. We truly are fortunate to have found life-long partners to share and experience life together. Al and I met in 1980 and what a ride it has been. Happy New Year and cheers to many more adventures.
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Thanks Ingrid! Yes we are all very blessed! Happy New Year to you and Al also..
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I just noticed that The Rain Song is also in its 50 the year. Well done both of you.
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Very nice!!
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Thanks Allen, it’s been a great life so far!! Happy new year to you guys!!
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Great to see this milestones of your beautyful life 😍
Thanks a lot
Good bless you
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Thanks Achim!
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Epic! Tim, you outdid yourself. Your love for Denise is all over this blog.
Yes,
You are one lucky guy. Denise, you bring smiles to all of us.
Mark and Phyllis
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Thanks for the kind words mark, she has been the light of my life and more fun than I could have ever imagined!
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This is awesome! You guys are the coolest! #goals
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Thanks Geoff, we really appreciate you kind comments!! Thanks for following the “Dogs”
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