Amerra an, Ken neth 
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Weather cleared up enough in late afternoon to allow me to finish 
cleaning the grass plot at the end of the runway. Began cleaning rat 
traps after supper. 
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November 23- -Again no plane. I can imagine the dark clouds gathered 
around Bill's angry brow on Midway. 
Spent most of the afternoon collecting plant samples. Eighteen 
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specimens were taken, though some of the grasses may he identical. 
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Cleaned another hatch of rat traps. Most pleasant pastime - it begins 
to smell and look as though I am starting my own septic tank. 
Found an adult c f frigate in perfect condition or: the road by the 
transmitter building. Apparently hit antenna guys, resulting in broken 
back or neck. Skinned the thing in the evening. I am far from satisfied 
with the results. 
November 24- -Began taking pictures around beach. Caught an adult 
tropicbird on the east side and took it back for banding. Plane arrived 
shortly thereafter, bringing Jim and a Navy doctor - a female, and a 
commander no less, which turned a few heads, to say the least. 
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Bill and the house ( the whole house!) arrived on a second UF 
flight (unheard oft). 
Wove ber 2b — National day of mourning prevented us from starting work on 
the house. Finished taking pictures of the island, except for buildings. 
Unfinished business - photos of plants and study plots on west -side. 
Also finfejmed rat traps, ffiie grass should flourish whore I emptied the 
barrel ! 
