The only piano in our house is the one my wife says she does not see tied to my a$$ when I asked her to do something.

I just got to tell you guys suicide has ripped our village apart this week, my daughters 30 yr old boy friend shot himself in front of her tue morning while my grandson slept, an elder died a wk before him, my other best friend that was only 45 had a heart attack right after he got his moose cut up with his 14 yr old son next to him and I had to bring the son back up river to show me where the body was to retrieve him, two other elders died a few months before him, all friends and family, we are like in shock here for a village of less then fifty now, and to top it off my wife's uncle and my old school buddy has terminal cancer.
Suicide of my grandsons dad has thrown me for a loop and I'll always wonder why from a guy that smiled so much and would do anything for anyone and not want anything in return, I taught him to hunt and trap and worked every job together that came up, we were very close, I never saw it coming and am sure booze played a large part, this is so hard guys, keep us all in a prayer.

Clinton, that really tough man. Our family prays for you and your family.

Darn Clint. That is a real tough break, for your grandson, your daughter, you, the family and village. Very sorry to hear this. The village of Takotna and you will be in my thoughts and prayers today.

Takotna, I will be praying for you & your family along with the village, & will have the church I pastor doing the same. My heart really goes out for you guys. My condolences for your family. My PM box is always open...

Clint you and your family are in my thoughts. So sorry to hear this.

Very sorry to hear Takotna. Clint pull your family together in these tough times, better days will follow ahead. We will say a prayer for you and your family from our household.

Thoughts and prayers Takotna.

Thanks guys, it was a rough night and morning, took my grandson out and got a couple chickens for dinner a little while ago, feeling better just getting it out, again, thanks.

We are all thinking about you.

Pete

We will pray for your family and village Clinton, what a tough time to go through.
Todd

Wow that's tough. Hang in there man, your daughter and grandson will need you more than ever now! Better days are coming!

Got you and your family in our prayers...

So sorry to hear, Takotna. May the trapline heal.

Takatnu, thoughts to your family.


On a different note.... 1:30 am I got up to tinkle...... Tinkling and I hear a big ol boom...
Neighbors garbage can? Must be windy again....
Look out window, and nope.... Not windy....
Fat little 3 yr old or so grizzly, arse over tea kettle in my trash...... Mmmmmm, poopy baby diapers...

Ahhh... Such a majestic symbol of true wilderness is the American grizzly bear! They require the most remote habitat to survive.

Watching a documentary on Netflix about the bear issue in the remote wilderness of Anchorage.

Sorry to hear of your loss thoughts are with you and your family during this tough time.

God bless all in your village,sorry for your loss takotna.
Here on the coastal communities of the James Bay,suicide amongst younger folk is a big concern.