In the News

Our lab is getting a new building, and we had the groundbreaking ceremony this week. It was exciting to see the plans and to be involved in the ceremony. Along with several others, I was asked to speak one line, for those of you who couldn't be there, this is what I said: "Our research on the operational impacts of climate change will guide management decisions on the Corps' water resource projects." Somehow, I managed not to screw it up. Read about us in the Vicksburg Post here.

Best Road Sign in Alaska

Don't Harass the Wildlife

We worked most of the time, but managed to break away for dinner one night and about a 30 min drive up the Cook Inlet. No sign of belugas in the water, but ones on land cooperated for a group picture. The Dall sheep were obliging with photos as well.

Who needs a chuckle?

I can always use a laugh, even at my own expense. One of my co-workers, Jacob and I were asked to film a video for a recruiting film that ERDC is putting together. Here is the product.

Intern Lesson: Part 1

Seems like I should have been posting more about the intern this summer, but since she is an official member of the working class, we have had fewer photo ops. I had to travel last week, leaving the very capable intern to fend for herself here in Vicksburg. She did very well, save a couple of casualities, of which I am not seeking replacement, rather offering to those out there as a lesson learned.

Pre-heated oven containing pizza stone (it lives in the oven) + frozen lasagna=broken pizza stone

Lesson: As miraculous as my pizza stone is, it just can't deal with the thermal differential described above.

Need for measuring cup (I suspect for Kool-Aid, though unconfirmed) + proximity of Granny's china+ butter fingers=broken cream dispenser

I glued and will repurpose as a decorative container for something non-liquid. Lesson here involves looking more thoroughly for proper measuring vessel, or just estimate the measurement. It's just Kool-Aid, not nitroglycerine.

Alaskan Souvenirs

Sure, I could have gotten the moose droppings or the stuffed puffin, but who wouldn't rather have fresh red salmon and halibut? Prepared and served by the inexperienced hand of a road-weary sushi enthusiast.

If you can't beat the heat...

Go someplace cooler for a few days. After this hotter than normal June, I am looking forward to a brief reprieve in Alaska. I may even have to pack a jacket!!