Mike found the cutest set of cooking appliances that have low wattage use — something we really need in Tramper. I had no idea these were even available. They’re called “My Mini”, and there are numerous products available.

He got a 7” electric skillet, a 5” frying pan, and a little toaster oven. He’s cooking bacon in the skillet here.

If they hold up, they will be helpful in addition to what we already have. Each item we have has its best purpose and will be useful. And they were pretty inexpensive. Winner. Winner. Bacon dinner (or breakfast as the case may be).

Next up — Mary and I took a trip to Northern Threads Quilt Shop in Fairbanks. What a nice shop with beautiful fabric and patterns. I purchased a few patterns and a bit of yardage for my National Parks quilt I will make for Tramper.

We also went to the Fairbanks Ice Museum this afternoon. They had an exhibit by artist An, Zhe from Hardin China. He’s been carving since 1999 and has won numerous awards. He’s quite a character! He did a carving in front of us, and then we looked at the carvings on display. It was fun. C-O-L-D fun.

After that, we went back to Tramper and started organizing for getting on the road tomorrow morning and looking at options for things to do on the 16th, when our travel partners will be doing a dogsledding tour with their family members.

We had dinner with our friends and are now laying low in Tramper

Tomorrow we will head out to Trapper Creek for the night on our way to Seward.