Spartana
6-7-11, 12:34pm
http://www.lisashea.com/lisastrips/yr2007/alaska/chilkootcharlies/birdhouse.html
The Birdhouse bar in Bird, Alaska - halfway between Anchorage and Girdwood - was there when you were stationed in Alaska but burnt down in the late 1990's. It's been rebuilt (complete with skanky panties and bras) inside Chilkoots Charlies and is now more of a tourist attraction. Might be a fun place to visit if you and your wife go to Alaska this summer.The original was a tiny shack with only one door and one window - glassless with just a shutter - and covered with decades old undies, various I.D. cards (including an old library card of mine - no undies :-)!) - and license plates. Too bad it's gone now as it was a real icon.
Also, if you are driving upthe Alaska Hwy, you might want to pick up a copy of the "Alaska Milepost" which is a book that lists what there is at each milepost along the Hwy. It was invaluable when I drove up there in 1991 but now with the internet you may not need it as much. http://www.milepost.com/home
Guess this should have been posted in the travel section. OOPS!
The Birdhouse bar in Bird, Alaska - halfway between Anchorage and Girdwood - was there when you were stationed in Alaska but burnt down in the late 1990's. It's been rebuilt (complete with skanky panties and bras) inside Chilkoots Charlies and is now more of a tourist attraction. Might be a fun place to visit if you and your wife go to Alaska this summer.The original was a tiny shack with only one door and one window - glassless with just a shutter - and covered with decades old undies, various I.D. cards (including an old library card of mine - no undies :-)!) - and license plates. Too bad it's gone now as it was a real icon.
Also, if you are driving upthe Alaska Hwy, you might want to pick up a copy of the "Alaska Milepost" which is a book that lists what there is at each milepost along the Hwy. It was invaluable when I drove up there in 1991 but now with the internet you may not need it as much. http://www.milepost.com/home
Guess this should have been posted in the travel section. OOPS!