Amerman, Kenneth 1965 Weather cleared up enough in late afternoon to allow me to finish cleaning the grass plot at the end of the runway. Began cleaning rat traps after supper. November 23--Again no plane. I can imagine the dark clouds gathered around Bill's angry brow on Midway. Spent most of the afternoon collecting plant samples. Eighteen specimens were taken, though some of the grasses may be identical. Cleaned another batch of rat traps. Most pleasant pastime - it begins to smell and look as though I am starting my own septic tank. Found an adult o' frigate in perfect condition on the road by the transmitter building. Apparently hit antenna guys, resulting in broken back or neck. Skinned the thing in the evening. I am far from satisfied with the results. November 24--Began taking pictures around beach. Caught an adult tropicbird on the east side and took it back for banding. Plane arrived shortly thereafter, bringing Jim and a Navy doctor - a female, and a commander no less, which turned a few heads, to say the least. Bill and the house (the whole house!) arrived on a second UF flight (unheard of!). November 25--National day of mourning prevented us from starting work on the house. Finished taking pictures of the island, except for buildings. Unfinished business - photos of plants and study plots on west side. Also finished rat traps. The grass should flourish where I emptied the barrel!