Tuesday, July 31, 2007
looking
i'm looking for a new job. never in awhile have i felt so fucking unappreciated. poor management of valuable human resources. not good.
july 31st, 2007
damn, i haven't written a blog since may. here's what's happened since then.... not too much.
what else? my buddy kevin from nunap visited me here in otz. my first visitor. i've invited my cousins and a few of my good friends, my family, and none of those fuckers came. i'm glad someone visited me. kevin liked it out here, but it was in the middle of no-harvest season. sorry kevin, maybe next time we can go out and shoot something.
i also harpooned my first beluga! fuck yeah man. not many people can say that or never did i think that i could do such a thing. thank God for the opportunity. i went out with joey and his dad. his dad was the driver, joey the shooter, and i the harpooner. i did get a couple shots in though for the kill. i sent 53 pounds of beluga to bethel today. i feel good about that.
went to weio this year too. it was great! saw a bunch of peeps and others i haven't seen in ages. good to see so many beautiful nates! athletic ones too! one of the dudes from back-in-the-day told me that him and some others will be training for next year. sounds like a friggin plan man. but, the only real event i can do well in (or at least 'think' i can do well in) is the knuckle hop. we'll see.
clara's b-day is this friday. coltrane's is on the 15th. i'm planning an ankritz trip for my boy's 4th birthday. should be a fun one. i'm out.
what else? my buddy kevin from nunap visited me here in otz. my first visitor. i've invited my cousins and a few of my good friends, my family, and none of those fuckers came. i'm glad someone visited me. kevin liked it out here, but it was in the middle of no-harvest season. sorry kevin, maybe next time we can go out and shoot something.
i also harpooned my first beluga! fuck yeah man. not many people can say that or never did i think that i could do such a thing. thank God for the opportunity. i went out with joey and his dad. his dad was the driver, joey the shooter, and i the harpooner. i did get a couple shots in though for the kill. i sent 53 pounds of beluga to bethel today. i feel good about that.
went to weio this year too. it was great! saw a bunch of peeps and others i haven't seen in ages. good to see so many beautiful nates! athletic ones too! one of the dudes from back-in-the-day told me that him and some others will be training for next year. sounds like a friggin plan man. but, the only real event i can do well in (or at least 'think' i can do well in) is the knuckle hop. we'll see.
clara's b-day is this friday. coltrane's is on the 15th. i'm planning an ankritz trip for my boy's 4th birthday. should be a fun one. i'm out.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
may 2007
i haven't posted a blog in a long ass time. gee whiz, since march i guess. what's happening in my world today?
my sled is out of commission. i think i blew a piston about two weeks ago. i took coltrane out for a ride on the ocean ice, when all of a sudden my rig quit on me. i tried starting it, but even the pull was different. finally got it started and it sounded sick, as in not good. blown piston, or something. i'll wait til fall time to get it fixed. its parked for the season right now.
coltrane is here! its great to finally be with my son for more than a day or weekend. he flew out may 5th, and is scheduled to go back to ankritz tomorrow. three weeks has gone by so fast. he's gone out ice fishing, seal hunting, and out with me on the f7. he likes the sno-go! my boy! i also gave him a mullet! i think i'll have him take it with him to ankritz. he can rock a mullet for a bit.
work is going okay. i'm getting used to grant writing. the only negative thing about my job is that i'm stuck in this little ass cubicle almost all day, all the while the sun is shining and its nice out. i submitted my first major grant on may 7th for 740K over five years. not too bad for my first ever grants job.
i caught my first seal of the season on tuesday! i took off with willie's sled out past sisaulik where the seal are more 'tame.' when coltrane and i went toward cape blossum for seal, they were wild, sliding into their holes early. this one i shot was taken with my hornet. love that gun! it was a mama seal. the baby slid into the hole first, but this one hung around and waited for me to shoot it. i skinned it out, butchered it, and packed it away onto the cargo rack on the sno-go. the only thing that bothered me was the fact that i left the skin and blubber out there on the ice. it was too heavy to take back and i didn't have a sled. i was thinking about taking some of the fat with me, but it was already getting a little late. oh well, i gave back to the land. when i butchered the seal, i took its skull and said a little prayer to it before throwing it down the hole. i made my peace with her.
the ocean ice out front is starting to really rot and fill up with water. its very slushy and getting dangerous. soon, the ice will be out and we'll be hunting by boat. i'm excited. i need to zero-in my .243 and .223. the hornet is close enough. i'll be taking the .243 and .223 out for bearded seal. can't wait. i'll be sure to post pics up later. peace out. God bless.
my sled is out of commission. i think i blew a piston about two weeks ago. i took coltrane out for a ride on the ocean ice, when all of a sudden my rig quit on me. i tried starting it, but even the pull was different. finally got it started and it sounded sick, as in not good. blown piston, or something. i'll wait til fall time to get it fixed. its parked for the season right now.
coltrane is here! its great to finally be with my son for more than a day or weekend. he flew out may 5th, and is scheduled to go back to ankritz tomorrow. three weeks has gone by so fast. he's gone out ice fishing, seal hunting, and out with me on the f7. he likes the sno-go! my boy! i also gave him a mullet! i think i'll have him take it with him to ankritz. he can rock a mullet for a bit.
work is going okay. i'm getting used to grant writing. the only negative thing about my job is that i'm stuck in this little ass cubicle almost all day, all the while the sun is shining and its nice out. i submitted my first major grant on may 7th for 740K over five years. not too bad for my first ever grants job.
i caught my first seal of the season on tuesday! i took off with willie's sled out past sisaulik where the seal are more 'tame.' when coltrane and i went toward cape blossum for seal, they were wild, sliding into their holes early. this one i shot was taken with my hornet. love that gun! it was a mama seal. the baby slid into the hole first, but this one hung around and waited for me to shoot it. i skinned it out, butchered it, and packed it away onto the cargo rack on the sno-go. the only thing that bothered me was the fact that i left the skin and blubber out there on the ice. it was too heavy to take back and i didn't have a sled. i was thinking about taking some of the fat with me, but it was already getting a little late. oh well, i gave back to the land. when i butchered the seal, i took its skull and said a little prayer to it before throwing it down the hole. i made my peace with her.
the ocean ice out front is starting to really rot and fill up with water. its very slushy and getting dangerous. soon, the ice will be out and we'll be hunting by boat. i'm excited. i need to zero-in my .243 and .223. the hornet is close enough. i'll be taking the .243 and .223 out for bearded seal. can't wait. i'll be sure to post pics up later. peace out. God bless.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
its here!
i just picked up my new sled from NAC at lunch today! i'm so happy to fiiiinally have it here! the bugger is sleek, black, and fast! man, its faaaaast!
here's a couple pics:
here's a couple pics:
a cat case in the works....what the?!
a wasilla woman is taking another woman to court because she wants her cat back. a court case over the custody of a freakin pussy cat. what the fuck is the world coming to?
a lady named catherine fosselman filed a lawsuit, asking for $100,000 in 'damages' from being deprived from a cat named carl. the dumb broad is also asking for custody of the cat. how low can you go, catherine fosselman? its people like you who make this world a difficult and chaotic place. catherine, save your money and time from many others and get yourself one from the pound. you dumb ass....
read more at http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/matsu/story/8730122p-8631933c.html
a lady named catherine fosselman filed a lawsuit, asking for $100,000 in 'damages' from being deprived from a cat named carl. the dumb broad is also asking for custody of the cat. how low can you go, catherine fosselman? its people like you who make this world a difficult and chaotic place. catherine, save your money and time from many others and get yourself one from the pound. you dumb ass....
read more at http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/matsu/story/8730122p-8631933c.html
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
ramy brooks under fire
ramy brooks is in the hot seat. poor guy. now dont' get me wrong--i don't agree with the way he treated his sled dogs in the iditarod, but i don't agree with all the negative media attention he's getting either.
i haven't heard all the details yet, and what has been said thus far is all heresay, but i think the media is definitely overreacting on this issue. from his actions, ramy brooks has since been disqualified from the greatest race on the planet, lost over $20,000 in prize money, peta is all over him, and getting shit-on by the public and other media. the media bastards even have the nerve to REPORT ON and question his sponsorships--who's still backing him up and who has yet to drop him.
don't you think mr. brooks has gotten enough? there are too many anal-retentive, got-nothin-better-to-do city people throwing hissy fits and taking offense. fuck, let go, let him be. he's had enough.
i haven't heard all the details yet, and what has been said thus far is all heresay, but i think the media is definitely overreacting on this issue. from his actions, ramy brooks has since been disqualified from the greatest race on the planet, lost over $20,000 in prize money, peta is all over him, and getting shit-on by the public and other media. the media bastards even have the nerve to REPORT ON and question his sponsorships--who's still backing him up and who has yet to drop him.
don't you think mr. brooks has gotten enough? there are too many anal-retentive, got-nothin-better-to-do city people throwing hissy fits and taking offense. fuck, let go, let him be. he's had enough.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Breastmilk is da best!
March is National Nutrition Month. I thought i'd share some great info. on breastmilk. love those aamaqs! love those miluks! love those breasts!
jc
"Human breast milk is easily digested because the ingredients have been perfected by nature. Human milk contains at least 100 ingredients not found in formula, according to NWHIC. In addition, a baby won't be allergic to their mother's milk. Mother's milk is also sterile, so contamination from polluted water or dirty bottles is never passed on to the baby.
Breast milk composition also changes throughout the day and as a baby grows. For example, a mother with a premature infant has different milk, more suited for her child's unique needs, than a woman who gives birth to a full-term baby. Formula can never reproduce this made-to-order quality of mother's milk."
you can also get more information on breastmilk and its benefits for baby, mother, and society at: http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=227
my son coltrane aamaq-ed until he was two years old. right now, thank God, he's a healthy, smart baby boy. biggest and handsomest boy now. so, feed your baby breastmilk today! drink breastmilk yourself. love those aamaqs!
jc
jc
"Human breast milk is easily digested because the ingredients have been perfected by nature. Human milk contains at least 100 ingredients not found in formula, according to NWHIC. In addition, a baby won't be allergic to their mother's milk. Mother's milk is also sterile, so contamination from polluted water or dirty bottles is never passed on to the baby.
Breast milk composition also changes throughout the day and as a baby grows. For example, a mother with a premature infant has different milk, more suited for her child's unique needs, than a woman who gives birth to a full-term baby. Formula can never reproduce this made-to-order quality of mother's milk."
you can also get more information on breastmilk and its benefits for baby, mother, and society at: http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=227
my son coltrane aamaq-ed until he was two years old. right now, thank God, he's a healthy, smart baby boy. biggest and handsomest boy now. so, feed your baby breastmilk today! drink breastmilk yourself. love those aamaqs!
jc
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Iditarod 2007
i'm leaving to nome tonight to sell ifr shirts at an arts and crafts fair this weekend. i'm pretty excited! i've never been to nome for iditarod before. the last time i was there was in '96 'on tour' with pamyua and gci. it was only a day-trip. this time, i'll be there to for the weekend to return sunday.
the venue is an arts and crafts fair to be held at an old church. friday and saturday, 9am to 6pm. hope to sell a few.
mushers should still be rolling in, so i'll mos def. be there to cheer em on. mike williams and andy angstman are still mushing at press time. maybe i'll see lance mackey too!
if you want to know exactly where the venue is, call 443.5632, ask for cheryl. she'll tell you where i'm at with some cool t's.
the venue is an arts and crafts fair to be held at an old church. friday and saturday, 9am to 6pm. hope to sell a few.
mushers should still be rolling in, so i'll mos def. be there to cheer em on. mike williams and andy angstman are still mushing at press time. maybe i'll see lance mackey too!
if you want to know exactly where the venue is, call 443.5632, ask for cheryl. she'll tell you where i'm at with some cool t's.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: HIV and AIDS
Here are some cold, hard, facts....
ALASKA: from the State of Alaska Epidemiology Section:
The state Epidemiology Section has a record of HIV infections and deaths since 1982. In the early years, for every two people who got the disease, one person died.
*40 to 55 new HIV cases are still diagnosed annually here--but only a handful of people with HIV die.
*In 2005, no one infected with the virus died in Alaska, the report says, although the death count was back up to six last year. Still, that's many fewer than the 20 to 39 who died annually from 1985 to 1995.
*HIV, standing for human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that leads to AIDS, which is fatal.
*HIV is pandemic across the globe--The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2006 that 25 million people have died so far.
*Alaska has a low rate of infection compared to many places in the U.S.
*48%, nearly half the Alaska cases, are among men exposed by having sex with other men.
*14% are from injection drug users.
*7% are men who fit in both categories.
*14% are through heterosexual contact.
*A few cases have been passed on to babies by mothers or are from blood transfusions or transplants.
*Since 1982, 1,145 Alaska HIV cases have been diagnosed, of which 370 people with HIV have died.
To read more, go to:
http://www.adn.com/life/health/story/8709537p-8611816c.html
http://www.epi.hss.state.ak.us/
ALASKA: from the State of Alaska Epidemiology Section:
The state Epidemiology Section has a record of HIV infections and deaths since 1982. In the early years, for every two people who got the disease, one person died.
*40 to 55 new HIV cases are still diagnosed annually here--but only a handful of people with HIV die.
*In 2005, no one infected with the virus died in Alaska, the report says, although the death count was back up to six last year. Still, that's many fewer than the 20 to 39 who died annually from 1985 to 1995.
*HIV, standing for human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that leads to AIDS, which is fatal.
*HIV is pandemic across the globe--The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2006 that 25 million people have died so far.
*Alaska has a low rate of infection compared to many places in the U.S.
*48%, nearly half the Alaska cases, are among men exposed by having sex with other men.
*14% are from injection drug users.
*7% are men who fit in both categories.
*14% are through heterosexual contact.
*A few cases have been passed on to babies by mothers or are from blood transfusions or transplants.
*Since 1982, 1,145 Alaska HIV cases have been diagnosed, of which 370 people with HIV have died.
To read more, go to:
http://www.adn.com/life/health/story/8709537p-8611816c.html
http://www.epi.hss.state.ak.us/
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
i'm sick of it!
its minus 2 F outside, but with windchill, its minus 20 F. i'm fuckin sick of this cold-ass weather! fuck, when will it ever warm up??! yeah, some people might say, "you should be used to it, you're from bethel." no shit i'm from bethel, but i'm not friggin used to it! bethel does get cold, but not as often. fuck. to top this off, i think i'm getting strep.
Monday, March 5, 2007
what up champ?
our girl callan chythlook-sifsof is a national champ! good job callan!
http://www.adn.com/sports/story/8671400p-8565308c.html
http://www.adn.com/sports/story/8671400p-8565308c.html
Friday, March 2, 2007
fashion tips of the day
1. buy flat-front khakis/chinos. alot of people make the mistake of buying pleated ones, which are tacky. flat-front khakis are cool; they're timeless.
2. skulls are in. so are pistols. they make for good belt buckles or t-shirt designs. i have a skull and cross-bones belt. the big ass cowboy pimp kind.
3. make sure your shoes match your belt. if you're like me, and wear blue jeans 80 percent of the time, buy some nice leather brown shoes. and a brown belt.
4. track suit tops are pimp. i want one! they're sporty and you can wear them up or down.
2. skulls are in. so are pistols. they make for good belt buckles or t-shirt designs. i have a skull and cross-bones belt. the big ass cowboy pimp kind.
3. make sure your shoes match your belt. if you're like me, and wear blue jeans 80 percent of the time, buy some nice leather brown shoes. and a brown belt.
4. track suit tops are pimp. i want one! they're sporty and you can wear them up or down.
yup'ik word of the day--angpiaq
angpiaq (UNG-b'iaq): (adj.): very big
Wow, look at that shee fish! So angpiaq! Gee, Paul catches the biggest ones. So ess!
NOTES:
'Angpiaq' is used to describe very big, tangible things, such as mountains, ice cream cones, kids, boobs, zits, and moose.
'Angpiaq' comes from the base word 'ange-,' which means 'big.' angpiaq.
Wow, look at that shee fish! So angpiaq! Gee, Paul catches the biggest ones. So ess!
NOTES:
'Angpiaq' is used to describe very big, tangible things, such as mountains, ice cream cones, kids, boobs, zits, and moose.
'Angpiaq' comes from the base word 'ange-,' which means 'big.' angpiaq.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Yup'ik word of the day--pamyua
pamyua (BUM-yoo'a): (n): tail (of an animal); tail-end (of a song); (v) encore
That dance was awesome! Pamyua! Pamyua! Shake it, baby!
NOTES:
Yup'ik Eskimo dance is not complete without the pamyua. When used in the context of dance, it literally means 'encore.' So, if you ever want to see a group 'do it again,' yell 'pamyua!'
'Pamyua' also means 'tail,' when talking about an animal. I once saw a fox on Nunivak Island with no fur on its pamyua--apparently a work of parasites.
There's also a really cool Eskimo dance group called 'Pamyua.' They're world-famous Nates from the Bethel area. Check em out, www.pamyua.com. I know a few of their songs even! pamyua.
That dance was awesome! Pamyua! Pamyua! Shake it, baby!
NOTES:
Yup'ik Eskimo dance is not complete without the pamyua. When used in the context of dance, it literally means 'encore.' So, if you ever want to see a group 'do it again,' yell 'pamyua!'
'Pamyua' also means 'tail,' when talking about an animal. I once saw a fox on Nunivak Island with no fur on its pamyua--apparently a work of parasites.
There's also a really cool Eskimo dance group called 'Pamyua.' They're world-famous Nates from the Bethel area. Check em out, www.pamyua.com. I know a few of their songs even! pamyua.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
its all about the presidents
here are some short shout-outs to some of the presidents of today:
- pres. bush, you're a terrorist. why stick your nose where it doesn't belong? you can't liberate a country when they don't care to be liberated. you can't save the world--at this point, you're a main contributor to chaos and death. the hasty decisions made in the comfort of your plush office is causing blood and mayhem among our young troops. you're better off as a world-citizen fishing for bass in good ole' ta'xess.
- pres. nicholai, i have a lot of respect for you as a person, but as top dog of my poor ass native corp., your performance is not very good. you seem to be doing things right, but you're not doing the right things man! seriously. what's there to hide in good ole calista? the good ole boy club with the board will soon be liberated with new, young blood. soon, we will go in and infiltrate....haha! one more thing: any new c-list celebs scheduled to visit the a.k. on my shareholder money?
- pres. peltola, you da man! i miss walking in your office and talking about hunting stories and guns. the next one on my list is a cz 527 varmint, in a .204. i know, i know, the bullet does some major exit-hole damage, but you can't beat 4100 fps. i've learned alot about great leadership from you. thanks gene.
- pres. bush, you're a terrorist. why stick your nose where it doesn't belong? you can't liberate a country when they don't care to be liberated. you can't save the world--at this point, you're a main contributor to chaos and death. the hasty decisions made in the comfort of your plush office is causing blood and mayhem among our young troops. you're better off as a world-citizen fishing for bass in good ole' ta'xess.
- pres. nicholai, i have a lot of respect for you as a person, but as top dog of my poor ass native corp., your performance is not very good. you seem to be doing things right, but you're not doing the right things man! seriously. what's there to hide in good ole calista? the good ole boy club with the board will soon be liberated with new, young blood. soon, we will go in and infiltrate....haha! one more thing: any new c-list celebs scheduled to visit the a.k. on my shareholder money?
- pres. peltola, you da man! i miss walking in your office and talking about hunting stories and guns. the next one on my list is a cz 527 varmint, in a .204. i know, i know, the bullet does some major exit-hole damage, but you can't beat 4100 fps. i've learned alot about great leadership from you. thanks gene.
Yup'ik word of the day--elisngaq
elisngaq (LIZ-ng'uq): learned; smart
Gee whiz, that Sindy! So elisngaq! She knows how to drive in Ankritz. And she never even get lost. Oh, maybe two times only! I wiss I was as elisngaq as Sindy!
NOTES:
The word 'elisngaq' comes from the base word 'elite-', which means 'to learn.'
They're not joking when they say reading will make you elisngaq. I recently bought Wired magazine. There's alot of cool information in there.
'Elitnaurvik' (LIT-now'gg-vick) means 'a place to learn.' elisngaq.
Gee whiz, that Sindy! So elisngaq! She knows how to drive in Ankritz. And she never even get lost. Oh, maybe two times only! I wiss I was as elisngaq as Sindy!
NOTES:
The word 'elisngaq' comes from the base word 'elite-', which means 'to learn.'
They're not joking when they say reading will make you elisngaq. I recently bought Wired magazine. There's alot of cool information in there.
'Elitnaurvik' (LIT-now'gg-vick) means 'a place to learn.' elisngaq.
Friday, February 23, 2007
finnish style meat cutter
last night i went to a workshop to learn how to butcher reindeer, sami-style. The Reindeer Meat Science and Processing Workshop was taught by Mr Heikki Muhonen from the Sämi Educational Centre in Finland.
i took notes and learned a few things. here are a few things:
- before you butcher the animal, try to leave the meat on the bones for at least 24 hours. this will help tenderize the meat and age it. aging it will keep it more juicy and give it a 'stronger' taste.
- lymph nodes; cut out the lymph nodes right away. they're in the 'underarm' and on the neck. the lymph nodes are part the immune system, and when punctured, can stink up the meat.
- back strap; between the 9th and 10th rib, cut through the ribs to cut off the neck part. after you cut this off, you can eventually cut out the backstrap.
- blood; cut the blood off the meat. i wasn't too clear on the reason, but blood is not good for the meat, perhaps for taste reasons.
- backstrap; hold down the sinew and cut away the backstrap. as you're holding down the knife, cutting away, pull the sinew at the same time.
- ribs; cut on the left side of each rib first, then cut the other side to save the 'rib meat blanket.' (if you're right handed, cut on the left side; vice versa for lefties)
- temperature; don't cook above 145 degrees F; don't overcook. this is the inside-meat temp.
- upper neck is the chuck roast. peel away the meat from ribs and cut away.
- on the legs, cut the bone OFF the meat, not meat off the bone.
- shoulder meat is good for jerky and dry meat.
- on the shoulder blade, first cut around the high parts of the blade, then cut blade off the meat.
- hindqtr; cut into 4 pieces.
- inside loin; this is on the inside of the hindqtr; it makes for good steak. the inside loin is heart-shaped.
- hindqtr; after inside loin is off, cut bone OFF the meat.
- sirloin; also called the 'french woman.' looks bulbous and it has a knee cap.
- meat that has alot of connective tissue is good for stew meat.
- meat that has less connective tissue is for steaks or roast.
- bones make for great soup.
- scrap meat is good for the grinder.
- knife; when cutting meat, its easier to turn knife around, versus moving legs/meat around.
- outside loin; this is the last part of the leg to be cut off.
- backstrap; cut steaks at an angle.
- neck; good for stew meat.
- outside loin; good for dry meat or roast.
- inside loin; this is the 'best part.'
- bones; freeze them first, then cut them up for soup.
it was great to learn the commercial way of cutting up meat. i was told these techniques are good for all game. moose, musk ox, 'bou, reindeer, deer, etc.
i took notes and learned a few things. here are a few things:
- before you butcher the animal, try to leave the meat on the bones for at least 24 hours. this will help tenderize the meat and age it. aging it will keep it more juicy and give it a 'stronger' taste.
- lymph nodes; cut out the lymph nodes right away. they're in the 'underarm' and on the neck. the lymph nodes are part the immune system, and when punctured, can stink up the meat.
- back strap; between the 9th and 10th rib, cut through the ribs to cut off the neck part. after you cut this off, you can eventually cut out the backstrap.
- blood; cut the blood off the meat. i wasn't too clear on the reason, but blood is not good for the meat, perhaps for taste reasons.
- backstrap; hold down the sinew and cut away the backstrap. as you're holding down the knife, cutting away, pull the sinew at the same time.
- ribs; cut on the left side of each rib first, then cut the other side to save the 'rib meat blanket.' (if you're right handed, cut on the left side; vice versa for lefties)
- temperature; don't cook above 145 degrees F; don't overcook. this is the inside-meat temp.
- upper neck is the chuck roast. peel away the meat from ribs and cut away.
- on the legs, cut the bone OFF the meat, not meat off the bone.
- shoulder meat is good for jerky and dry meat.
- on the shoulder blade, first cut around the high parts of the blade, then cut blade off the meat.
- hindqtr; cut into 4 pieces.
- inside loin; this is on the inside of the hindqtr; it makes for good steak. the inside loin is heart-shaped.
- hindqtr; after inside loin is off, cut bone OFF the meat.
- sirloin; also called the 'french woman.' looks bulbous and it has a knee cap.
- meat that has alot of connective tissue is good for stew meat.
- meat that has less connective tissue is for steaks or roast.
- bones make for great soup.
- scrap meat is good for the grinder.
- knife; when cutting meat, its easier to turn knife around, versus moving legs/meat around.
- outside loin; this is the last part of the leg to be cut off.
- backstrap; cut steaks at an angle.
- neck; good for stew meat.
- outside loin; good for dry meat or roast.
- inside loin; this is the 'best part.'
- bones; freeze them first, then cut them up for soup.
it was great to learn the commercial way of cutting up meat. i was told these techniques are good for all game. moose, musk ox, 'bou, reindeer, deer, etc.
Yup'ik word of the day--Ankritz
Ankritz (ANN-kritz): (n): Anchorage; the biggest alaskan city.
I go Ankritz! I can't wait to go Ankritz! My favorite place is Dimont Shenter! And there's real lots of cars too, maaaan!
NOTES:
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there are 260,283 peeps within the municipality of Ankritz; among these figures, 18,941 (7.3% of the population in Ankritz) are Nates, Alaskan or American Ind'n.
Bush (or rural) Nates are by far the most excited travelers to the big city of Ankritz. At the Ankritz International Airport, you will find many a happy Nates.
Since Ankritz is such an important place, the Alaskan t-shirt company 'inga for real' created a design to honor the city. The design? 'ankritz, alaska.' You gotta love Ankritz! Ankritz.
I go Ankritz! I can't wait to go Ankritz! My favorite place is Dimont Shenter! And there's real lots of cars too, maaaan!
NOTES:
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there are 260,283 peeps within the municipality of Ankritz; among these figures, 18,941 (7.3% of the population in Ankritz) are Nates, Alaskan or American Ind'n.
Bush (or rural) Nates are by far the most excited travelers to the big city of Ankritz. At the Ankritz International Airport, you will find many a happy Nates.
Since Ankritz is such an important place, the Alaskan t-shirt company 'inga for real' created a design to honor the city. The design? 'ankritz, alaska.' You gotta love Ankritz! Ankritz.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
what up chief?
the other day i realized that there are too many chiefs and not enough ind'ns here--its pitiful, but i'm not at all surprised. i won't say too much, but i will say that my observation clearly demonstrated an idea that was thrown around in a previous discussion. i saw the 'too many chiefs' behavior in action and its a sorry sight. when you're 'chief,' it doesn't hurt to play 'ind'n' at times.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
February 21, 2007
i haven't posted a blog for awhile. every time i thought of posting, i questioned whether or not it was important enough or meaningful enough to do so. maybe i shouldn't think too much or question myself. just write. document. create.
what's happening in my world today? work is going great. i'm still on probation, and i haven't got into trouble yet. not to say that i have an inclination to do wrong at work or get into trouble. i think i'm real good worker, good kine. anyways, submitted my first grant last month. i have another that's due march first. i better get started today. probation ends april 2nd. my benefits are kicked in. gonna buy me a pair of new glasses too.
flying into ankritz on friday. saima's birthday is on saturday, so we're going to celebrate it with friends and fam. it should be fun. can't wait to spend more time with coltrane too. he's getting big! he's fully potty trained now, so its great to know that i don't need to buy diapers. its all about the skivvies now. i'm proud of my son. my good son.
i'm excited about buying little things for my new hobby. i started carving with ross. its fuckin' great. its fun, and i have a great teacher to show me how. i'll be buying the hardware to make earrings (the silver and gold things), some rope for necklaces, and other little handicraft items. black elk leather, beeeeeads, and stoooones. (just like how paul pike says it, too). i'll also be picking up a stereo i found on craigslist. cheap one too, but good one.
hope i can pay off my ripper and get it sent up here. i'd like it here, soon. we need new snow too. badly. i'm excited about new things to come and good things too.
what's happening in my world today? work is going great. i'm still on probation, and i haven't got into trouble yet. not to say that i have an inclination to do wrong at work or get into trouble. i think i'm real good worker, good kine. anyways, submitted my first grant last month. i have another that's due march first. i better get started today. probation ends april 2nd. my benefits are kicked in. gonna buy me a pair of new glasses too.
flying into ankritz on friday. saima's birthday is on saturday, so we're going to celebrate it with friends and fam. it should be fun. can't wait to spend more time with coltrane too. he's getting big! he's fully potty trained now, so its great to know that i don't need to buy diapers. its all about the skivvies now. i'm proud of my son. my good son.
i'm excited about buying little things for my new hobby. i started carving with ross. its fuckin' great. its fun, and i have a great teacher to show me how. i'll be buying the hardware to make earrings (the silver and gold things), some rope for necklaces, and other little handicraft items. black elk leather, beeeeeads, and stoooones. (just like how paul pike says it, too). i'll also be picking up a stereo i found on craigslist. cheap one too, but good one.
hope i can pay off my ripper and get it sent up here. i'd like it here, soon. we need new snow too. badly. i'm excited about new things to come and good things too.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
miali, inuits, and eskimo dance
i was in my coworkers office and noticed a magazine/publication with my friend miali on the cover. she was getting tossed on a blanket. the publication was a report of icc 2006 in barrow. the girl can throat sing, speak, and jump too. what can't this girl do?
anyways, it was a great picture book with many beautiful people. i saw some greenland folks in there i met in iqaluit too! i noticed there were many, many pictures of eskimo dancing and other forms of celebration: throat singing, blanket toss, dancing, singing, guitar, etc. i knew i missed out when i saw those pics.
i told anthony that i wanted to join a dance group here, or at least go see some eskimo dancing. he told me to go to point hope. then we started talking about some of the villages in this region who do dance and who don't dance. some villages just outright deny it or oppose it--its sad. anthony mentioned another person saying that was textbook colonization. after this discussion i again went on to question the church's role in this no-eskimo-dancing mentality.
dancing is part of who we are, its part of our make-up. nates who oppose eskimo dancing should unlearn what they were taught. nates who oppose eskimo dancing have some identity issues that need to be resolved--seriously. nates who oppose eskimo dancing should dance. oui! oui!
anyways, it was a great picture book with many beautiful people. i saw some greenland folks in there i met in iqaluit too! i noticed there were many, many pictures of eskimo dancing and other forms of celebration: throat singing, blanket toss, dancing, singing, guitar, etc. i knew i missed out when i saw those pics.
i told anthony that i wanted to join a dance group here, or at least go see some eskimo dancing. he told me to go to point hope. then we started talking about some of the villages in this region who do dance and who don't dance. some villages just outright deny it or oppose it--its sad. anthony mentioned another person saying that was textbook colonization. after this discussion i again went on to question the church's role in this no-eskimo-dancing mentality.
dancing is part of who we are, its part of our make-up. nates who oppose eskimo dancing should unlearn what they were taught. nates who oppose eskimo dancing have some identity issues that need to be resolved--seriously. nates who oppose eskimo dancing should dance. oui! oui!
Monday, February 5, 2007
home sweet home
i'm glad to be back home. one week of bethel, ankritz, funeral, family, friends, more bethel people, parties, and shopping.
arrived sunday on the evening alaska flight. missed a day of sealing with ross. damnit! next time. they caught 5. can't wait to experience winter kotzebue sealing with kayaks. the open lead is 14 miles out.
i have a renewed sense of life in general. more appreciation for it. its a precious thing and we only have one life to make good in this world. kick ass, do good, and leave good vibes whereever you go. no doubt.
arrived sunday on the evening alaska flight. missed a day of sealing with ross. damnit! next time. they caught 5. can't wait to experience winter kotzebue sealing with kayaks. the open lead is 14 miles out.
i have a renewed sense of life in general. more appreciation for it. its a precious thing and we only have one life to make good in this world. kick ass, do good, and leave good vibes whereever you go. no doubt.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
'bic' boy, rest in peace
i'm sitting here at ykhc in bethel, waiting for my cousin danielle to put the finishing touches on an obituary for my nephew 'big boy.' zaret levon chase was killed in a snowmobile/car accident on jan. 28, 2007. he was on his way home from his girlfriend's house when an oncoming vehicle turned into a parking lot. big boy had no choice but to hit the truck at the last second. he stopped breathing and died from his injuries on the scene. big boy was 18 years old.
i'm saddened by this whole thing because my family and this world lost such a bright, young, lover of life. that's what big boy was. he was a gentle soul, and he was passionate about life. he was a good boy. how can one be taken so soon? he was only 18. he was innocent. big boy, you will not be forgotten. zaret levon chase. feb. 22, 1988-jan. 28, 2007.
i'm saddened by this whole thing because my family and this world lost such a bright, young, lover of life. that's what big boy was. he was a gentle soul, and he was passionate about life. he was a good boy. how can one be taken so soon? he was only 18. he was innocent. big boy, you will not be forgotten. zaret levon chase. feb. 22, 1988-jan. 28, 2007.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
ipod while you work
i just figured something out here at my workstation. i can listen to my ipod through my computer speakers! its great, john mayer, jay-z, and johnny cash in my little cubicle.
how to do it: we've got dell computers: unplug the main speaker cord that connects to your tower. plug it into your ipod. crank that bugger up, way up, and rock out! i am sure you will notice a marked increase in your work productivity.
how to do it: we've got dell computers: unplug the main speaker cord that connects to your tower. plug it into your ipod. crank that bugger up, way up, and rock out! i am sure you will notice a marked increase in your work productivity.
Monday, January 22, 2007
winter sealing
i went out yesterday for seal for the first time on snowmachine here in kotzebue. went out with local nukalpiaq ross schaeffer. we headed out toward the lead, but windy conditions made us turn back. i was pretty excited to go out. ross towed his kayak on a sled.
as we were heading out onto the ocean ice, i thought of how much this type of sealing was what i read about in story books. seriously. i was pretty excited to do it. i was even more excited to see the open lead, open ocean and look for seal. unfortunately, that didn't happen this trip. ross stopped, scoped out the ice and wind conditions and said we better turn back. it was blowing about 15 from the east. a west wind is a much better wind, which blows away from the ice toward the ocean.
i took my hornet out. ross shoots a .222. as we waited there observing the weather, we talked briefly about guns, hunting, and stories of his father who was apparently a great hunter. it was great. i can learn alot from ross. i will pray for good weather this weekend.
as we were heading out onto the ocean ice, i thought of how much this type of sealing was what i read about in story books. seriously. i was pretty excited to do it. i was even more excited to see the open lead, open ocean and look for seal. unfortunately, that didn't happen this trip. ross stopped, scoped out the ice and wind conditions and said we better turn back. it was blowing about 15 from the east. a west wind is a much better wind, which blows away from the ice toward the ocean.
i took my hornet out. ross shoots a .222. as we waited there observing the weather, we talked briefly about guns, hunting, and stories of his father who was apparently a great hunter. it was great. i can learn alot from ross. i will pray for good weather this weekend.
Friday, January 12, 2007
"i don't give a rat's ass...."
i just learned today that my bro andrei was featured in the anchorage daily news a few days ago. the guy didn't even tell me! anyways, the article was about mixed races, native and non-native blood.
the best thing about the article was dre's comment, "i don't give a rat's ass about being in ancsa." fuckin classic, man.
read the article:
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/anchorage/newcity/story/8545149p-8438862c.html
good job dre. next time, give me a head's up on your brushes with celebrity.
the best thing about the article was dre's comment, "i don't give a rat's ass about being in ancsa." fuckin classic, man.
read the article:
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/anchorage/newcity/story/8545149p-8438862c.html
good job dre. next time, give me a head's up on your brushes with celebrity.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
yup'ik word of the day--saskaq
saskaq: (SUSS-guq): (n): cup
Sindy, hand me that saskaq please. The one with the tuntu on it. No, the other one.
NOTES:
Cup'ik people spell 'saskaq' differently; its 'caskaq' in Cup'ik (JUSS-guq)--their dialect has more of a Russian influence.
If you change the 'k' to an 's,' you get 'sass'aq' which means 'clock.' Keep the 'k' and keep the cup. saskaq
Sindy, hand me that saskaq please. The one with the tuntu on it. No, the other one.
NOTES:
Cup'ik people spell 'saskaq' differently; its 'caskaq' in Cup'ik (JUSS-guq)--their dialect has more of a Russian influence.
If you change the 'k' to an 's,' you get 'sass'aq' which means 'clock.' Keep the 'k' and keep the cup. saskaq
Monday, January 8, 2007
fastest yup'ik girl!
look out world, here comes callan! two and a half years ago, i met gloria chythlook at the heritage center in ankritz. it was then that she told me about her daughter callan and her path to becoming a great snowboarder. callan's well on her way.
callan chythlook-sifsof is the fastest yup'ik girl on the planet. she's a 17 year-old snowboarding sensation who just recently was named to the u.s. snowboarding team. the fearless boarder was born in aleknagik, in bristol bay. read more about the fastest yup'ik girl in today's adn.com. http://www.adn.com/outdoors/winter_recreation/story/8544213p-8437969c.html
much respek, callan! tear it up!
callan chythlook-sifsof is the fastest yup'ik girl on the planet. she's a 17 year-old snowboarding sensation who just recently was named to the u.s. snowboarding team. the fearless boarder was born in aleknagik, in bristol bay. read more about the fastest yup'ik girl in today's adn.com. http://www.adn.com/outdoors/winter_recreation/story/8544213p-8437969c.html
much respek, callan! tear it up!
Friday, January 5, 2007
celebrate life, boyaq-style
here are some random things that i like:
hunting: togiak has the best seal hunting i've seen. the blue ocean and high rocky cliffs make for a very scenic hunting experience; whittier is one of the best! sea otter are everywhere! seal pop up once in awhile too. if you go up cochrane and blackstone bay far enough, you'll reach the glaciers; nunap has probably the best fly-by duck shooting i know. the yukon-kuskokwim delta is a duck hunters dream- every imaginable water source/way. decoy hunting in nunap is fun.
reading: gq is a great airport purchase; discover magazine- science is very interesting- there's no room for argument in science; cargo magazine has it all- techno gadgets, style pointers, all the new shit; anchorage daily news.
threads: white tees- a must for every guy. i use one every single day. jockey is my preference; carhartts- good hunting and camping gear and all-around bush-living wear. just don't get them wet.
beverages: heineken for beer. stoli for booze. red rose for tea. water or tea for hunting trips.
shoes: i have all kinds. my latest acquisition was a pair of the new duuuuwayne waaaades. basketball, baby; brown leather boots are a must, chukka-style- you can wear them up or down, to the gaslight or to the boardroom; running shoes- though i'm not a runner, i like the comfort of sporty-ass, lightweight kickers; bunny boots are a 8-month-out-of-the-year pair. i believe in the saying 'shoes make the man.'
internet sites: here are some regulars that i check- accuratereloading.com, 24hourcampfire.com, miisaaq1.blogspot.com, humpingisimportant.blogspot.com, adn.com, anchorage.craigslist.com, cnn.com no porn for me-too dirty- keep it clean, baby!
glasses: the kitchen kind. drinking out of a glass makes water and everything else taste better. taste the difference sometime. that's all i drink out of at home. say no to plastic.
eating establishments: kumagoro is a great sushi spot; i really like the humpy burger at humpy's; brewhouse when i'm feelin lively; mike's hotdog stand in downtown ankritz; any friggin restaurant after a long stay in the vill.
simple things: hanging with the boys, cutting up game, laughing at a funny story, and more importantly, making funny stories.
hunting: togiak has the best seal hunting i've seen. the blue ocean and high rocky cliffs make for a very scenic hunting experience; whittier is one of the best! sea otter are everywhere! seal pop up once in awhile too. if you go up cochrane and blackstone bay far enough, you'll reach the glaciers; nunap has probably the best fly-by duck shooting i know. the yukon-kuskokwim delta is a duck hunters dream- every imaginable water source/way. decoy hunting in nunap is fun.
reading: gq is a great airport purchase; discover magazine- science is very interesting- there's no room for argument in science; cargo magazine has it all- techno gadgets, style pointers, all the new shit; anchorage daily news.
threads: white tees- a must for every guy. i use one every single day. jockey is my preference; carhartts- good hunting and camping gear and all-around bush-living wear. just don't get them wet.
beverages: heineken for beer. stoli for booze. red rose for tea. water or tea for hunting trips.
shoes: i have all kinds. my latest acquisition was a pair of the new duuuuwayne waaaades. basketball, baby; brown leather boots are a must, chukka-style- you can wear them up or down, to the gaslight or to the boardroom; running shoes- though i'm not a runner, i like the comfort of sporty-ass, lightweight kickers; bunny boots are a 8-month-out-of-the-year pair. i believe in the saying 'shoes make the man.'
internet sites: here are some regulars that i check- accuratereloading.com, 24hourcampfire.com, miisaaq1.blogspot.com, humpingisimportant.blogspot.com, adn.com, anchorage.craigslist.com, cnn.com no porn for me-too dirty- keep it clean, baby!
glasses: the kitchen kind. drinking out of a glass makes water and everything else taste better. taste the difference sometime. that's all i drink out of at home. say no to plastic.
eating establishments: kumagoro is a great sushi spot; i really like the humpy burger at humpy's; brewhouse when i'm feelin lively; mike's hotdog stand in downtown ankritz; any friggin restaurant after a long stay in the vill.
simple things: hanging with the boys, cutting up game, laughing at a funny story, and more importantly, making funny stories.
pack it up, pack it in....
(let me begin) here are some necessities for the field and home for effective meat processing. utilizing the following items will ensure a great butchering experience.
sharp stainless steel blade: stainless, so it won't rust. clean meat is a must. there are generally two types that are needed. a skinning blade and a cutting blade. a good knife will take care of both.
sharpener: diamond sharpening stones are the best. stones are good, wands or sticks are even better. gotta keep that blade sharp--a dull knife is a dangerous knife.
bone saw: 12 points per inch. something not too big. but remember, 12 points per inch.
towel: its good to dry your hands, especially if you wash the blood off in the snow. wet hands are cold hands.
plastic bags: gotta put away the goods: heart and lungs make for great cooking. i've learned recently to cut open the fresh heart. don't ask me why.
thermos full of tea or coffee: hot liquids are important, especially if its cold outside.
put these together and you will keep clear of the house of pain. happy cutting.
sharp stainless steel blade: stainless, so it won't rust. clean meat is a must. there are generally two types that are needed. a skinning blade and a cutting blade. a good knife will take care of both.
sharpener: diamond sharpening stones are the best. stones are good, wands or sticks are even better. gotta keep that blade sharp--a dull knife is a dangerous knife.
bone saw: 12 points per inch. something not too big. but remember, 12 points per inch.
towel: its good to dry your hands, especially if you wash the blood off in the snow. wet hands are cold hands.
plastic bags: gotta put away the goods: heart and lungs make for great cooking. i've learned recently to cut open the fresh heart. don't ask me why.
thermos full of tea or coffee: hot liquids are important, especially if its cold outside.
put these together and you will keep clear of the house of pain. happy cutting.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
33 miles
i was doing a google search on the demographics of otz and found some good stuff. inga for real-type info. AND, found that otz is 33 miles above the arctic circle, not 13 as i previously stated. i guess i have to get my own info sometimes. anyways:
Kotzebue is located at 66°53′50″N, 162°35′8″W (66.897192, -162.585444)GR1.
Kotzebue lies on a gravel spit at the end of the Baldwin Peninsula in the Kotzebue Sound. It is 53 km (33 miles) north of the arctic circle on Alaska's western coast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 74.2 km² (28.7 mi²). 69.9 km² (27.0 mi²) of it is land and 4.3 km² (1.6 mi²) of it (5.76%) is water.
more info:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,082 people, 889 households, and 656 families residing in the city. The population density was 44.1/km² (114.1/mi²). There were 1,007 housing units at an average density of 14.4/km² (37.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 19.47% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 71.19% Native American, 1.82% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 6.36% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
the median age is 26 years old.
Kotzebue is located at 66°53′50″N, 162°35′8″W (66.897192, -162.585444)GR1.
Kotzebue lies on a gravel spit at the end of the Baldwin Peninsula in the Kotzebue Sound. It is 53 km (33 miles) north of the arctic circle on Alaska's western coast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 74.2 km² (28.7 mi²). 69.9 km² (27.0 mi²) of it is land and 4.3 km² (1.6 mi²) of it (5.76%) is water.
more info:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,082 people, 889 households, and 656 families residing in the city. The population density was 44.1/km² (114.1/mi²). There were 1,007 housing units at an average density of 14.4/km² (37.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 19.47% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 71.19% Native American, 1.82% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 6.36% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
the median age is 26 years old.
yupik word of the day--nenglirrpaa
nenglirrpaa (neng-LLIGG'-baa): how cold it is!
Nenglirrpaa! Does the wind here ever stop blowing?
NOTES:
'nenglirrpaa' is a term that's used to convey utter coldness from an environmental/weather standpoint. the word is usually used all by itself.
when you walk into a room, and say 'nenglirrpaa,' make sure you....
(guys): bring your hands together and warm them.
(gals): pull your shoulders up and shake them a little. nenglirrpaa.
Nenglirrpaa! Does the wind here ever stop blowing?
NOTES:
'nenglirrpaa' is a term that's used to convey utter coldness from an environmental/weather standpoint. the word is usually used all by itself.
when you walk into a room, and say 'nenglirrpaa,' make sure you....
(guys): bring your hands together and warm them.
(gals): pull your shoulders up and shake them a little. nenglirrpaa.
rest in peace
this morning i read adn.com and learned of the passing of a prominent athabascan leader in fairbanks. shirley demientieff was "a fierce protector of children, Alaska Native land and elders."
as i read about her accomplishments and what she stood up for, i felt chills roll down my spine. its inspiring to read about someone as selfless as ms. demientieff, who fights for her people and leads others in the process.
reading the article reminded me of my cousin tun'aq. she was a fierce protector and activist herself. tun'aq took me in as one of her own when my mom passed. she is missed. powerful, good-natured, influential leaders like ms. demientieff and tun'aq are a great inspiration to do good in this world.
this reminds of a saying that i keep in mind. do things right. do the right things. there's a difference, and these women kept a good balance of both.
as i read about her accomplishments and what she stood up for, i felt chills roll down my spine. its inspiring to read about someone as selfless as ms. demientieff, who fights for her people and leads others in the process.
reading the article reminded me of my cousin tun'aq. she was a fierce protector and activist herself. tun'aq took me in as one of her own when my mom passed. she is missed. powerful, good-natured, influential leaders like ms. demientieff and tun'aq are a great inspiration to do good in this world.
this reminds of a saying that i keep in mind. do things right. do the right things. there's a difference, and these women kept a good balance of both.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
interesting morning news
lately i've been turning on the radio in the morning as i eat my honeynut cheerios. kotz radio 720 am. i've heard some interesting stuff. the other day there was some dj on the radio, and i seriously thought he was a goober. made me shake my head, that guy. anyways, he was talking about almost getting arrested on new year's eve, but the cop was kind to him, or some shit like that. he was also talking about some nonsense stuff, in a weird kind of way. i mean, he wasn't exactly using discretion in the way he was delivering the message. he was too loose in his delivery, if that makes any sense.
on a lighter note, i learned that today is the day the sun is closest to the earth all year. its 3,000,000 miles closer today, or something like that. that sounds like a lot of mileage for something, but 3 mil was the number. i also learned that the earth moves around on a 23 or 23.5 degree axis, or something to that effect. that's why you get summer on one side of the earth and winter on the other. i like that program. there was also some funny, pro-native tunes playing. it was like a native weird al yankovic doing his thing. funny morning tunes.
let's just hope that nut job doesn't talk weird again on the air. alot of people listen to the radio in the morning.
on a lighter note, i learned that today is the day the sun is closest to the earth all year. its 3,000,000 miles closer today, or something like that. that sounds like a lot of mileage for something, but 3 mil was the number. i also learned that the earth moves around on a 23 or 23.5 degree axis, or something to that effect. that's why you get summer on one side of the earth and winter on the other. i like that program. there was also some funny, pro-native tunes playing. it was like a native weird al yankovic doing his thing. funny morning tunes.
let's just hope that nut job doesn't talk weird again on the air. alot of people listen to the radio in the morning.
new year's eve and bone soup
dean and i went out to sisaulik for caribou on the 31st. it was great to be out shooting 'bou and cutting it up on new year's eve. i think its a great start on the new year. other than losing a tarp and getting frostbit, it was good. i lost a tarp on the way to sisaulik--wasn't properly secured on the sno-go. also got frostbit up, so now my face is peeling away in some spots. i look like a true blue village hunter man now. haha!
mama jama and i were cutting up some 'bou the other day and we had a difference about what to call the zip-loc'ed 'bou. i cut up some leg bones into pieces for soup, so i wanted to call it 'bone soup.' she wanted to call it something else and made a big deal about it too. leg stew, stew meat, scrap soup, i forget. anyways, bone soup--its easy, descriptive, and there's no argument about what it is. haha! i think its kind of a funny, but good description. bone soup. bone soup. can't wait to cook up some bone soup. mmmmmm....boooone sooooup.
mama jama and i were cutting up some 'bou the other day and we had a difference about what to call the zip-loc'ed 'bou. i cut up some leg bones into pieces for soup, so i wanted to call it 'bone soup.' she wanted to call it something else and made a big deal about it too. leg stew, stew meat, scrap soup, i forget. anyways, bone soup--its easy, descriptive, and there's no argument about what it is. haha! i think its kind of a funny, but good description. bone soup. bone soup. can't wait to cook up some bone soup. mmmmmm....boooone sooooup.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
golf, my latest addiction
lately i've been an addict. my new affliction comes in the form of video game play. tiger woods pga tour 2007. the game rocks, man! i'd say its numba one on my list, above 'halo.'
the coolest thing about it is the ability to strengthen your customized player's skills, as well as buying new shit (clubs, shoes, gear, i've even got diamond teeth!). as you progress in the game, and your skills increase, you get to play against different golfers in the 'team tour' mode. right now i'm golfing against john daly. tiger woods in the last bugger on the tour. i've spent thousands of dollars on new clubs, drivers, putters, etc, but i think its time to upgrade my bag. better clubs means farther hits.
tiger woods 2007 is a must have game on the ps2.
the coolest thing about it is the ability to strengthen your customized player's skills, as well as buying new shit (clubs, shoes, gear, i've even got diamond teeth!). as you progress in the game, and your skills increase, you get to play against different golfers in the 'team tour' mode. right now i'm golfing against john daly. tiger woods in the last bugger on the tour. i've spent thousands of dollars on new clubs, drivers, putters, etc, but i think its time to upgrade my bag. better clubs means farther hits.
tiger woods 2007 is a must have game on the ps2.
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