Jonich 1953 Cobino Notes Point Barrow, Alaska May 22 The sun was getting low, about as low as it would for the night, far from setting. But the weather changes and when I awoke at 4:30 there was a fog close on the ground. No doubt the oomiah had been brought in but many a hunter was probably sitting it out on the ice so he could proceed with his occupation. I have little data on their schedule in the light period. It is said to be socially incorrect to call on the cobino in his home in the morning because he may be sleeping. Yesterday afternoon before the ice trip I went by weasel the about 6 miles up to Old Point Barrow. That is the long point that projects beyond us, with Elson Fagoon behind it. The typical beach condition of smoothly water-worn gravel, size say 1/8" to 1/2" but an awful lot about uniform 1/4" aerose extends everywhere here along the water. It absorbs heat and melts off quicker than most places, thus exposing considerable ground. The spit is only about 100' wide at one place and water in ages past has washed