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Grandfather Says: Something Beautiful That Money Can Never Buy

By RD Blakeslee

One of the things we all have where money doesn’t count is the sky.

Grandfather pays attention to it and says he will miss it when he’s six feet under.

Sundown – Grandfather’s deck

Thunderstorm from an airliner window at 33,000 feet, on the way to Alaska.

From the deck of Grandfather’s cabin in Alaska.

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About the Author: RD Blakeslee is an octogenarian from West Virginia who built his net worth by only investing in that which can be enjoyed during acquisition and throughout life, as opposed to papers in a drawer, like stocks and bonds. You can read more about him here.

Photos: Courtesy of the Blakeslee Family

10 Comments March 8, 2018

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  1. 1

    Mary says

    So pretty! A perfect example of a picture being worth a thousand words. Thanks for reminding us that the best things in life are free.

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    • 2

      RD Blakeslee says

      You’re welcome, Mary.

      Reply
      • 3

        Mary says

        I came back after reading Len’s message. Where is your Alaska cabin?

        (I’m glad the full article was restored but your message was gold even without the extra photos!)

        Reply
        • 4

          RD Blakeslee says

          The cabin is on Chilkat Lake, about 30 miles NW of Haines, AK, Mary.

          Funny you should mention gold, which is mined by rugged, independent cusses everywhere in Alaska.

  2. 5

    DAvid C says

    The sky has always amazed me and filled me with awe. And these shots only reinforce this feeling. Thank you for sharing them, especially the view from his cabin. That has to be quite restful.

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    • 6

      RD Blakeslee says

      It was restful on the deck in Alaska, DAvid, but Grandfather has to be content with the view from his deck at home, now (the first picture), as will be explained in a forthcoming episode of “Grandfather Says”.

      Reply
  3. 7

    Sam I Am says

    Great pics. Alaska is a big beautfiful state. Where is your cabin located?

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    • 8

      RD Blakeslee says

      On Chilkat Lake, About 30 miles NW of Haines.

      Reply

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