Slow Going

Unfortunately, it seems that Pele is feeling shy as the glow from Halema`uma`u is dimming and occasionally "winks" out of sight altogether. This is one of two reasons for my recent lack of posts (or interesting volcano-related ones, at any rate).

The second reason is that I have been updating the huge HVO abstract database for the past few weeks; therefore I have been spending a ridiculous time in front of a computer, typing noisily on a stubborn keyboard for hours at a time. I'm proud to say that I've logged over 100 abstracts and articles, but it does not encourage fun computer blog-updating time at home.

And, here's a random picture for your entertainment. I love the Lava Lounge (and pau hana!) Sam Nakata, a 2008 Carleton geology grad, is behind Katie and I, and Adam Soule, another Carleton grad (from a while ago - he's Sam's advisor at MIT) is there, too. And Katie's laughing REALLY hard about something...probably our Aloha Friday shirts!


This upcoming weekend includes picking up a new volunteer on Thursday, Kawaihae on Friday to do more compass-direction work for Jane, Hilo on Saturday to drop off the Frenchies, and hiking Mauna Loa on Sunday. Then, finally, my very first celebration of Labor Day (aka a day off) on Monday!