Dear Dave and family Bette was a dear friend I met on the Alaskan Daily Miner website, ten years ago. From that day forward until Bette's passing, we spoke very day via email, along with several other lovers of all things Alaska. Bette was an amazing friend, a warrior in her love of life and family and friends. She was so smart and funny. I will miss her. I recall years ago when you 2 were traveling from Florida to Connecticut you stopped in NC for lunch at Smithfield's BBQ restaurant. Bette sent me an email, "HiC what are these things on my plate that look like fingers"? I replied hushpuppies. She wrote back well they are very tasty. Rest in peace Bette my friend you are missed. Love HiC