Amerman, Kenneth 1963 November 26--With W. O. Wirtz, II as head contractor, we got the framework of the house up and three-fourths of the siding on with very little frustration. Perhaps we can replace the long-suffering M and R crew and study birds on the side. November 27--Rest of siding and roof put on in the morning. All that remains in trim, finishing touches, and frills. Not bad for three zoologists in one and a half days. Began painting the wood trim, putting in windows and fitting door in afternoon. November 28--Thanksgiving Painting continued plus miscellaneous puttering around on house. November 29--More of same November 30--Counters put in at both ends and floor (oops! - deck) painted. Cleanup. First volley ball game in weeks after supper. Skinned an immature Red-foot after movie, which Jim finished. Hopefully, I can now remember how to get the wings, tail and head out myself. The rest of the bird gives me no trouble. December 1--Jim spent the morning finishing gathering materials for de parture to Midway. He found an apparently unmated Laysan on the front lawn, presented it with a black-foot egg, which it sat on briefly after it cleared a depression. Finally the bird left for good. Jim left for Midway late in the afternoon.