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Day 5 was our first cloudy day so people dressed warmly, but
the main concern was whether the clouds would increase or decrease the
mosquitoes. As it turned out, it was the wind that controlled the bug
population, and we had none, so some said it was the buggiest day yet.
Tasks continued on, though, with special-cuts for strapping
under the siding, continued work on the berm, and for a couple of team members
a special treat – a trip to the dump. The trip to the dump was accompanied (for
no extra charge) by another tour of Iqaluit courtesy of a wrong turn, but I
think they returned with some Tim’s so I guess it was not all bad. For general
information, there are four Tim’s in Iqaluit, but no MacDonald’s, no StarBucks,
and really no ‘fast food’. A shawarma place down by the airport is as close as
they get.
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| A Proud Mom and Her Son's First Cut |
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| Maggie-Bridget Does a Great Patch-Up Job After Ravens Pecked Away the Insulation |
We had a half work-day in the afternoon, so we took our
lunch (caribou-pulled-pork – without the pork) and ate at the townhouse. After
lunch we were treated to a throat-singing lesson, where we all learned this
curious and enchanting singing style. Matthew was a clear contender for the
honour of top male-singer, and was probably going to be invited to sing in the
throat-singing choir. The museum gift shop was also very popular…
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| The conception of Paige's Bear..... |
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| Paige and her baby - the newest member of the 'Soapstone Sisters' |
We ate supper at the Arctic Hotel (char and chips – please)
with our affiliate friends, and were treated to a stream of artisans coming
through showing their wares. I guess if you just sit in one place long enough,
they will come to you. A number of purchases were made right at the table,
which was made even more convenient by a cash machine in the lobby. Caroline,
who has been interested in bone-carvings, was very excited by the
caribou-antler cribbage board. I think we are now up to a count of 7 bear
carvings… and counting!!
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| Caroline -Proud Owner of a New Cribbage Board!! |
