609 Storm seems to be coming. Ben saw 14 bars and got two. Ralph got a stannigan. The boys are making shot from lead which they cut into cubes and then roll into spheres as well as they can. On board all day nursing my foot, except for a half-hour's walk alone this afternoon. Played chess and pinochle and worked awhile on my second report to President Osborn, also read some in Barnaby Ridge. Hard work trying to rest and follow Dr. Hunt's advice. Cracks are appearing in store above the copper band which the chief put on about six weeks ago. Poor prospects for the old store. 12 February. Saturday. Overcast + thick. Lt. snow. S. wind, variable. Temp. min -12°; 9a. +8°; noon +8°; 3p. +4° Ice 38½ Out for 4+ mi. walk with Eckblaw. Went on ice foot along north shore for a mile. Ice shows blue in the deep cracks. Steep shore