A Venture to the Tundra

With out fourth volunteer for the 2007-2008 KNOM year we decided to venture out onto the tundra. Even though this area is not known for their endless trees due to the permafrost do not be fooled that we would not experince the colors of fall. The tundra turns astonishing colors of red, orange and yellow- and I hear this is the best time to pick cranberries. A former KNOMer Liz, has lived here for three years and apprently after the first real freeze the black berries are the best. I had in fact tasted them before the freeze and she is right, the first time not so good, but tonight I actually enjoyed them.
I work on Saturdays- all day. I record/read the weather, hotlines, and news and DJ a good portion of the morning and afternoon. Also, after KNOM hotlines I host the 'Saturday Music Request Show' and you guessed it, I take requests. While KNOM has strict guidelines on what get airtime we try to play what people call and ask to hear. When KNOM decides not to play a song it could be sending messages consisting of: promiscuity, glorifying alcohol or drugs, or even suicide. And if you listen to the lyrics- some songs are ridiculous. Talented, but ridiculous.
So this Saturday I had some requests for some 80s rock band as well as Cross Canadian Ragweed and they were not in our computer system or on CD, but they were on record. Yes, that is right, I was able to play with a turn table! Get excited.
For some reason the past few days I have been excessively hyper. I think it is because of the rain we have had lately. However, I have learned that you get to a point where you stop carrying and just go walk regardless of current precipitation levels.
Today Jacob, David, Laura, Dan (who works at the National Weather Service), and former KNOMer Liz, all went on the Teller 'highway' (nothing like I-10 in Texas or 85 in NC) and drove far enough out of town to take a small hike up the side of a small mountain and look over the town of Nome and into the Bering Sea. The wind was strong- but we took advantage of it and Jacob put up his jackets like wings and I followed in suit and I promise I almost could almost stop supporting myself and rely on the wind to keep me up. Phenomenal. I need a kite.
During my Saturday work schedule I have a three hour break from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. which is nice I must say. So, the house deceided to go see the Bourne Ultimatum. Which was absolutely amazing... go see it, now!

I am also now in contact with my Mom's 1st grade class- they call me and ask me questions about Alaska and living in Nome. They thought it was shocking that we did not have a Wal Mart. Awesome.
The weather is getting cooler and windy. Yes, windy. The past two nights the electricity has gone out. Go figure- and I have remained on time for things. Knock on wood. I need to buy a clock that takes a battery- so I can be sure to make it to work.
We are losing about 5-6 minutes of daylight a day and let me tell you it is weird that the sun does not rise til past 9 a.m. This is my life so far.

Looking to be a promising year.