Tuesday, May 19, 2009

NORTH TO ALASKA/GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK: A New Giveaway!

UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO ms.texas, OUR LATEST WINNER!
If you haven't had the opportunity to visit Alaska yet, this is the optimal time for this spectacular vacation whether by cruise ship or on your own. Alaska is truly God's gift to the world and I can't wait to get back. We've talked about going outside of our comfort zone in Chapter Two Blog. I flew on a float plane during our trip - which is typically not something I'd do! I sucked it up and glad I did. The unparalleled aerial views of expansive glaciers were amazing. Where else could one spot moose, wolves, whales and mountain sheep on the same trip?
To kick off Alaskan cruise/vacation season, I'm giving away "The Love Boat" Season One, Volume One DVD. All you have to do is read an eHow travel article I wrote and view my photos(see link below) about a trip to Glacier Bay. Comment on something you've seen in Alaska or would like to see based on this article: http://www.ehow.com/how_5013518_see-bay-national-park-day.html Extra entry earned for becoming a follower. A third entry for twittering about this contest. One entry per household, 18 yrs. & up. Ends on Wednesday, May 27th at Midnight PST.
Good Luck,
Sheryl
Posted by OptimistSheryl at 2:54 PM
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83 comments:

  1. Erica C.May 19, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I'd love to do the glacier bay cruise

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  2. MOMFOREVERANDEVERMay 19, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    curious as to the small town of Gustavus, love those little towns and did not know even in the summer its really cold

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  3. roseanne8897May 19, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Glacier Bay sounds amazing! I would love to visit that one day!

    Hope I win!

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  4. MysharonaMay 19, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I agree Glacier Bay sounds awesome.

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  5. dwhoganMay 19, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    All of Alaska is beautiful, but I liked Skagway the most.

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  6. MicheleMay 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    The glacier Bay cruise sounds wonderful and Alaska is stunning, something I'd love to do and see one day.

    Thank you for the giveaway

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  7. MicheleMay 19, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    I'm a follower :)

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  8. slehanMay 19, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    In just 37 days I will be on a ship in Glacier Bay. (but who's counting?) The picture is beautiful. Thanks for the contest.

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  9. slehanMay 19, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    tweet:;; http://twitter.com/slehan/statuses/1854467234

    btw, I started a blog for my Alaska trip: http://northtoalaska-slehan.blogspot.com/

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  10. cbond416May 19, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    I would love to see Glacier Bay Nat. Park on a smaller ship.
    Charlette

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  11. wendy wallachMay 19, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I would like to see glacier bay based on your description.

    madamerkf at aol dot com

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  12. Shelly LeathamMay 19, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    The glacier bay cruise looks so beautiful. I'd love to go for our second honeymoon! Thanks
    bleatham(at)gmail.com

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  13. Shelly LeathamMay 19, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Following your blog!
    bleatham(at)gmail.com

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  14. Shelly LeathamMay 19, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Tweeted for you too
    http://twitter.com/sleatham1/status/1856438511

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  15. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Glacier Bay cruise is on my bucket list.

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  16. Jennireesa/Jennifer W.May 20, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    I've always wanted to cruise to Alaska. After reading your review, it just makes me want to go sooner.

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  17. aajacquesMay 20, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    I've always wanted to see Glacier Bay

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  18. silverbeleMay 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Alaska is great and I want to go.

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  19. mindyMay 20, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    i always wanted to take an alaskan cruise but after reading what was written even more so thanks for the giveaway

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  20. Rita MMay 20, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    In May of last year, in celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary we took a cruise to Alaska aboard the Norwegian Pearl -- loved it! Such majestic beauty, and so peaceful. Our offshore excursion to Skagway was our favorite.

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  21. BantiMay 20, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Bob and I are flying to Fairbanks Alaska 8/26. We will be touring Denali Park, 2 nites, then SB on Holland America Veendam cruise ship through Glacier Bay. I would like to take the catamaran cruise at Glacier Bay. Betty Antibus
    bantivr@aol.com

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  22. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    My brother sent a cool photo of himself sitting in front of that glacier bay.
    So...that is probably as close as I will get to it unless he sends plane tickets...HAHA

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  23. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/lisagee123/status/1866211659

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  24. Carol ELMay 21, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I'd like to see the Cathedral-like Glaciers after viewing them on your photo.

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  25. Carol ELMay 21, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Blog follower.

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  26. Princess Golden HairMay 21, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    my husband went on a cruise to alaska before we were married and he always said he wished he could take me there to see glacier bay. your post brought back a lot of memories for him when I sent it to him.

    teechbiz at gmail dot com

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  27. mmentorMay 21, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    sign us up

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  28. MariannaMay 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    I would LOVE to see Glacier Bay or do the day cruise you mentioned! I've always wanted to visit Alaska!

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  29. MariannaMay 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    I follow!

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  30. ky2hereMay 24, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I'd love to see Denali National Park and Glacier Bay. Just keep me away from those wacky Palins. I don't trust the first dude and I'm afraid Sarah might be up in a helicopter with her rifle.

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  31. UnknownMay 24, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I would love to see all of Alaska - my dad was stationed there when he was in the service and brought home beautiful pictures and lots of stories. From reading your article I would like to see Glacier Bay.

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  32. JeremyMay 24, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I'd like to see the glacier(s) and wildlife at Glacier Bay.

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  33. chromiummanMay 24, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    i'd love to go on a glacier bay cruise

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  34. Evelyn MayfieldMay 25, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Oh, I would so much love to see the wildlife up there. Wouldn't that be great?
    Hugs
    Evie
    http://prayersncrafts.blogspot.com

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  35. techyoneMay 25, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Glacier Bay sounds wonderful. My husband and son would be interested in the wildlife.

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  36. kathy55439May 25, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    I have been to Skagway and Farbanks but would love to see more of it

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  37. Jinxy and MeMay 25, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Glacier Bay sounds great.

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  38. ddtavenerMay 25, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    I would love to see a glacier calve!

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  39. NesieBirdMay 25, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Glacier Bay is what I would love to see. kneecree at gmail dot com

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  40. DianeMay 26, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    I would love to watch the whales breech. And the smaller size ship you were on sounds perfect!

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  41. DianeMay 26, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/dianemarie63/status/1921497912

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  42. ermaMay 26, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    I would love the chance to win, thanks.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  43. turboterpMay 26, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    I'd love to check out Glacier Bay Lodge. Thank you!

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  44. DonnaMay 26, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    I would love to be able to see the fjords, glacier formations up close. What a great trip that must have been.

    donna at optilink dot us

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  45. Gloria's Bits and PiecesMay 26, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Glacier Bay sounds good to me!

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  46. jayneMay 26, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I would love to go Glacier Bay

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  47. TammyMay 26, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I would like to see the whales!

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  48. LittleEagleMay 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I saw Mt. McKinley at 2 am in the morning when the clouds lifted. It was magnificent. sharonaquilino(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  49. bloggytreasuresMay 26, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    You hit the nail on the head when you talked about it being on everyone's bucket list. Alaska is definitely on my bucket list. I feel like I will have seen the essence of natural beauty if I go there.
    quelleheure4[at]gmail{dot}com

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  50. bloggytreasuresMay 26, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    I'm following now.
    quelleheure4[at]gmail{dot}com

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  51. bloggytreasuresMay 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/quelleheure4/status/1928886159
    quelleheure4[at]gmail{dot}com

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  52. whitneyMay 26, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I believe I'd enjoy the Spirit of Adventure day cruise!

    debbiebellows[at]gmail[dot]com

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  53. ms-texasMay 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    follower -

    debbiebellows[at]gmail[dot]com

    (i was accidently signed in to my daughter's google acct. above and didn't realize it!)

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  54. ms-texasMay 26, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/bellows22/status/1930160646

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  55. sharonjoMay 26, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    I would like the Glacier Bay Cruise. I would love to see some whales and puffins! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

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  56. susan1215May 26, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    I want to take a cruise to Alaska and see those big glaciers

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  57. RhymeSchemesAndDaydreamsMay 26, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I've never been to Alaska, but I've always heard the scenery is beautiful. The descriptions of the wildlife in the article is what is most intriguing to me. I love animals!

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  58. AnonymousMay 26, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    The glacier Bay cruise sounds wonderful , this is something I would really like to do

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  59. UnknownMay 27, 2009 at 12:13 AM

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  60. UnknownMay 27, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    I haven't been to Alaska but from your descriptions and from people I have spoken to in the past, I've heard that the wildlife is just amazing and many people have told me if ever I was to take a cruise, that the cruise to Alaska should be top on the list.

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  61. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    I would love to see Glacier Bay. It looks beautiful. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  62. Gabriel S-J.May 27, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    I would pick Glacier Bay!

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  63. Kathy PMay 27, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    oh my god that looks so beautiful i would love to see the glaciers i saw a show i think on the discovery channel about them

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  64. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I've never been to Alaska, but Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve 'looks' and 'sounds' amazing!

    Would love to visit with the family someday!

    Thanks for the 'great' giveaway offering and good luck to all!

    leandrew_taylor@yahoo.com

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  65. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I'm a follower!

    leandrew_taylor@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  66. Deb KMay 27, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Glacier Bay is someplace I would love to visit!

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  67. SchlaubergerMay 27, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    the glacier bay cruise sounds great!

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  68. MarieMay 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    If we ever go on a cruise we want to do an Alaskan one -- your article was wonderful, makes me want to go all that much more!

    marielay@gmail.com

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  69. katMay 27, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    My husband and I are on disability and I bet it would be wonderful to see the Glcier Bay . It looks like a beautiful place. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  70. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I have never been to Alaska, but you made it sound like a wonderful trip.

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  71. ChristyMay 27, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I would love to visit Glacier Bay. My roommate went on a cruise last year and I was so jealous.

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  72. theolottoMay 27, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Sounds like a terrific place to visit.

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  73. HelenMay 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Gorgeous photos! I've always wanted to go to Juneau.

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  74. cmanMay 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    I've seen lots of icebergs :)

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  75. Charlene KuserMay 27, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    This is a very nice review of Alaska,I have never been but would love to see Glacier Bay
    and go on a cruise,it looks so quiet and peaceful
    The moose is so cute,I would love to see one in person.Sounds like a great trip!

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  76. Charlene KuserMay 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Following your blog


    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  77. KathyMay 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    We went on a cruise last year and saw Glacier Bay. The color of the ice was just amazing. It was raining just a bit and the ice was so blue. I plan to go again soon. No one should miss this.

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  78. Charlene KuserMay 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Tweet:Swtlilchick
    http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/1944091252

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  79. TammyMay 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    I have never been to Alaska but my husband and I so want to go on a cruise there. My daughter not so much though lol.
    Whale watching would be the ultimate adventure for our family!

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  80. TammyMay 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    tweet tweet http://twitter.com/threedifferent/status/1944292655

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  81. masonsgranny59May 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    looks like a great dvd:) we have always wanted 2 visit Alaska:)sounds and looks so pretty:)

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  82. lilykMay 27, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    I would love to see Glacier Bay National Park!

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  83. OptimistSherylMay 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Congratulations Ms. Texas! You have been congratulated and notified by email that you have won the drawing!

    Thanks to each of you for entering. Stay tuned for another Chapter Two giveaway SOON.
    Sheryl

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