Greenland Journal IV 1916-1917
Page 128
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Walked out to Stara Island, 2 miles (1/15 from house, where Fitz and Jerome had this cabin and tried the wireless after it had failed at the house. The cabin is in fair condition and would do as a refuge, if we were so unfortunate as to be burned out at headquarters. Kahda and Megissu went with me and the boys sharp eyes could see some walrus out beyond us. He killed two ravens which had gotten carried in fox traps belonging to Parrikpa and Alminah. Open water stretches away beyond the island and swings in a curve, convex eastward, to the shore near Sunrise Point. Long talk with Mac on Expd. matters. 21 October Saturday. 8a, 3.5°; 12m, 7°; 4p, 2.5°; 8p, 5°; 12h, 0° Min -2.8° C6, N3; 3, N2 1; 3, N2 3; 3, N2 2; 13, N2 3 max 7°. This morning I started the aerio- graph officially on its work -- but now the electromagnet on it is not working well. Two mile walk on the bay this afternoon, sun hidden by clouds and highland. Did some writing for use in my "Chett" article for Mac. Jot had his team out for a drive of some miles, after an amusing stat in which the dogs got away from him with the Kamatik and he did not catch them this side of Provision Point. Jot got mad last night over my running the typewriter and indulged in some unwarranted luggage abuse it. It seemed to me that he cried before he was hurt, since I stopped anyhow at 10:05. I told Mac to-day that if Jot had any com- plaints to make that they should be made to him (Mac) and not to me direct.