Journal Machsen 1968 29 May) ride. It was driven by Terry Brady of Fairbanks and Central - former V.P. of D.C.S. Has an interesting conversation on the way in. Again noted that the waterfowl have dispersed and are not seen along the road, as before. Fairbanks has leafed out rapidly and is now quite green. Checked into Fairbanks Hotel, then went over to Wien office and discovered that they have no plans for a flight to Barrow. Went over to talk with Dr. Weedon and retrieve stowed belongings, then went to U.S.A. and spend the rest of the afternoon and evening talking with Dr. West regarding post-doc plans. 30 May Fairbanks, Alaska Spent the day killing time, wondering if I would ever get away. In the afternoon Wien decided to attempt a flight this evening. 31 May Fairbanks to Barrow, Alaska Spent the night in the Fairbanks airport. At 6:00 A.M. they loaded our bags on the plane; at 6:30 they cancelled the flight. Were immediately back to town to see Bob Fisher, and finally managed to be off for Barrow, via Cessna 185, at 9:30 A.M. landed on the road