Chimpo illaymar!

[xaq_the_aereon]

That's "Hey there!" in Inuit from what I understand.

Just thought I'd let you lot know I haven't turned into a Xaqsicle up here just yet. (It's actually pretty blasted warm up around here.)

Not really much to say so far. Been getting around Nome for the most part in my dad's truck, but Monday we went out ATVing. THOSE THINGS FNARKING **RULE!!** ^_____^ We also went to check out the beach where he and other members of the GPAA (Gold Prospector's Association of America) were doing what they do best: Finding really friggin' valuable rocks. I think the grand prize goes to my dad's friend Chuck who found what we all believe is a meteorite a little larger than a softball. I swear, that thing was just plain cool. ^^ While I haven't found any gold up here m'self (as opposed to my dad's multi-thousand dollar haulings.....grr.), I've taken a pretty strong liking to pyrite (fool's gold), mica (a silvery, flaky metal that looks nice until it rubs off on your hands), and especially quartz (which I've found a few nicely-sized rocks of, as well as a few smaller stones I'm hoping to get polished into marbles for a pendant I'm making.).

Well, before I go, I should warn you I've got a bad pun to share:

AMBUSCH (AM-bush) n. A hangover that hits you out of nowhere.

Later!

Comments

Speaking of dice...

[valkyreace.livejournal.com]

If you would be so kind as to keep an eye open for some good crystal for dice for me as well, I'll reimburse you for any cost incurred. Especially if you might find one big enough for a 100-sided die. :-)

If not, it's cool. I'll be happy with a good piece of quartz. I've been in need of one for a while.

Re: Speaking of dice...

[xaq.livejournal.com]

I'll see what I can dig up. ^^